On August 5, 1998, a Cessna 182M (registration N514HP) was involved in an aviation accident near Trenton, NE. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot misjudged the forced landing approach and stalled the airplane while attempting to lengthen his glide on final approach and inadequate preflight planning that led to the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
While en route at 13,000 feet, an aircraft experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot was vectored to an airport, but after circling, the airplane stalled and contacted the terrain short of the runway.
Incident Overview
An aircraft en route at an altitude of 13,000 feet suffered a total loss of engine power. The pilot received vectors to a nearby airport from air traffic control.
Sequence of Events
Upon arriving at the airport, the pilot reported being too high for a direct approach and elected to circle the traffic pattern. During this maneuver, the airplane stalled. The aircraft subsequently contacted the terrain in a nose-down attitude just short of the runway.
Post-Accident Inspection
A post-accident inspection of the aircraft revealed that residual fuel remained in the fuel tanks. No evidence of fuel leakage was found. The investigation did not determine the cause of the engine power loss.
What happened in the 5 Aug 1998 Cessna 182M accident near Trenton, NE?
While en route at 13,000 feet, an aircraft experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot was vectored to an airport, but after circling, the airplane stalled and contacted the terrain short of the runway.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 5 Aug 1998 involved a Cessna 182M, registration N514HP, at Trenton, NE.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the pilot misjudged the forced landing approach and stalled the airplane while attempting to lengthen his glide on final approach and inadequate preflight planning that led to the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
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