On July 13, 1985, a Cessna 182 (registration N3920D) operated by Canton Air Sports, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near North Canton, OH. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
After an uneventful takeoff, an engine sputtered and stopped at 600 ft AGL. The pilot attempted to return but crash landed in a gravel quarry after clipping power lines. Subsequent teardown found no abnormalities; cause undetermined.
Incident Overview
Aircraft departed after an uneventful preflight, engine runup, and initial takeoff. While climbing through approximately 600 ft above ground level (AGL), the engine sputtered for two to three seconds then stopped completely. The pilot immediately turned back towards the departure runway but was unable to maintain altitude. The aircraft subsequently crash landed in a gravel quarry after clipping power lines.
Post-Accident Investigation
A subsequent teardown inspection of the engine revealed no abnormalities. The reason for the engine failure could not be determined. The operator speculated that either the mixture control had backed off during the climb or a parachutist seated in the front right seat inadvertently pulled the mixture control off with a piece of her equipment, leading to power loss. However, no definitive cause was established.
What happened in the 13 Jul 1985 Cessna 182 accident near North Canton, OH?
After an uneventful takeoff, an engine sputtered and stopped at 600 ft AGL. The pilot attempted to return but crash landed in a gravel quarry after clipping power lines. Subsequent teardown found no abnormalities; cause undetermined.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 13 Jul 1985 involved a Cessna 182, registration N3920D, operated by Canton Air Sports, Inc., at North Canton, OH.
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