On April 2, 2001, a Cessna 182 P (registration N21306) was involved in an aviation accident near Kennesaw, GA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Conditions for carburetor icing were present at the time of the accident. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot reported an unspecified engine problem during climb-out after a touch-and-go landing. The airplane struck the ground nose-low and flipped inverted. Post-accident examination found no mechanical failures; conditions were favorable for carburetor ice.
Accident Sequence
The pilot was conducting touch-and-go landings. After completing the second landing, the pilot initiated the climb-out phase of the procedure. During the initial climb, the pilot reported an unspecified engine problem. The airplane then collided with the ground in a nose-low attitude and subsequently flipped onto its back.
Post-Accident Examination
Examination of the airframe revealed no mechanical malfunctions or component failures. A functional check of the engine showed that it operated normally up to 2000 rpm. No further abnormalities were identified.
Additional Factors
At the time of the accident, weather conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. However, the investigation did not determine whether carburetor ice contributed to the reported engine problem.
What happened in the 2 Apr 2001 Cessna 182 P accident near Kennesaw, GA?
A pilot reported an unspecified engine problem during climb-out after a touch-and-go landing. The airplane struck the ground nose-low and flipped inverted. Post-accident examination found no mechanical failures; conditions were favorable for carburetor ice.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Apr 2001 involved a Cessna 182 P, registration N21306, at Kennesaw, GA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Conditions for carburetor icing were present at the time of the accident.
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