Casualties unknown

Pilot Reports Engine Sputter During Go-Around After Runway Incursion (N48310)

Waycross, GA, US

On November 23, 1997, a Cessna 182A (registration N48310) operated by Skydive Waycross was involved in an aviation accident near Waycross, GA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot performed a go-around after another aircraft stopped on the runway, but the engine sputtered and the airplane struck trees. The pilot had mixed automobile gasoline and avgas.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that during an attempted landing, another airplane had stopped on the runway. The pilot transmitted three times in an effort to request the other aircraft to expedite its departure from the runway. Subsequently, the pilot executed a go-around using full power and low pitch.

Engine Behavior

According to the pilot, the engine accelerated briefly after the go-around was initiated, then sputtered, and the propeller began windmilling. The airplane then impacted trees located to the left side of the runway.

Fuel Information

The pilot stated that at the time of the engine failure, the airplane contained both automobile gasoline and avgas.

Post-Accident Examination

An FAA inspector examined the engine and reported the presence of fuel in the gascolator, carburetor, and fuel line. The inspector further noted that the spark plugs appeared normal, the intake system was normal, and both magnetos were capable of firing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Nov 1997 Cessna 182A accident near Waycross, GA?

A pilot performed a go-around after another aircraft stopped on the runway, but the engine sputtered and the airplane struck trees. The pilot had mixed automobile gasoline and avgas.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Nov 1997 involved a Cessna 182A, registration N48310, operated by Skydive Waycross, at Waycross, GA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X09135. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.