On January 2, 1991, a Cessna 182Q (registration N735YN) operated by Jerseyville Sport Flyers, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Jerseyville, IL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS AND THE ICY RUNWAY CONDITIONS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
At night in VMC, a pilot made a low approach to determine runway conditions. The runway was ice-covered. The engine did not respond to a go-around, then responded after landing. During an aborted landing climb, the engine lost power, leading to an emergency landing on remaining runway and a fence impact.
Synopsis
At night in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), a pilot elected to make a low approach to determine runway conditions. Upon determining that the runway was ice-covered, he attempted a go-around. The engine did not respond to the go-around attempt. A landing was initiated on the runway, and after touchdown, the engine responded. An aborted landing was then initiated. During the initial climb of the aborted landing, the engine lost power. The pilot initiated an emergency landing on the remaining runway but was unable to stop the aircraft before it impacted a fence at the end of the runway.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that the temperature was 26 degrees. He indicated that he had been using carburetor heat throughout the flight.
What happened in the 2 Jan 1991 Cessna 182Q accident near Jerseyville, IL?
At night in VMC, a pilot made a low approach to determine runway conditions. The runway was ice-covered. The engine did not respond to a go-around, then responded after landing. During an aborted landing climb, the engine lost power, leading to an emergency landing on remaining runway and a fence impact.
Were there any fatalities in the 2 Jan 1991 Cessna 182Q accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Jan 1991 involved a Cessna 182Q, registration N735YN, operated by Jerseyville Sport Flyers, Inc., at Jerseyville, IL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS AND THE ICY RUNWAY CONDITIONS.
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