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Engine Power Loss During Initial Climbs Leads to Forced Landing; Nose Gear Collapses; Mixture Control Cable Failure Found (N819CM)

Howell, MI, US

On November 23, 1989, a Cessna 182H (registration N819CM) was involved in an aviation accident near Howell, MI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the mixture control cable within its sheath, which allowed the mixture control to move toward the idle-cutoff position. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During initial climb, engine power reduction forced a landing on rough terrain, collapsing the nose gear. Examination revealed a mixture control cable failure within its sheath.

Incident Summary

A pilot reported experiencing a reduction in engine power during the initial climb after takeoff. Despite following emergency procedures, the engine continued to lose power. The situation necessitated a forced landing onto rough terrain, during which the nose landing gear collapsed.

Examination Findings

An examination of the aircraft revealed that the mixture control cable had failed within its sheath. This failure allowed the mixture control to move toward the idle-cutoff position, which likely caused the power loss.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft involved was a 1965 model, with a total flight time of 1,962 hours. The engine had accumulated 276 hours since its last major overhaul.

Probable cause

Failure of the mixture control cable within its sheath, which allowed the mixture control to move toward the idle-cutoff position.
Fuel exhaustion & starvation

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Nov 1989 Cessna 182H accident near Howell, MI?

During initial climb, engine power reduction forced a landing on rough terrain, collapsing the nose gear. Examination revealed a mixture control cable failure within its sheath.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Nov 1989 involved a Cessna 182H, registration N819CM, at Howell, MI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Failure of the mixture control cable within its sheath, which allowed the mixture control to move toward the idle-cutoff position.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X29766. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.