Probable cause
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during the local flight the engine lost partial power. He applied the carburetor heat and the engine power was restored. The pilot left the carburetor heat on for the remainder of the flight. While on final approach to land, the engine lost total power. The airplane landed short of the runway and sustained substantial damage to the engine mount.
Postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. The engine was started and ran normally during the postaccident examination. The reason for the reported loss of engine power could not be determined.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC23LA027 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Mar 17, 2023
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Minto, Alaska
- Nearest airport
- Al Wright Airport (51Z)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 182R
- N-number
- N6266E
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1983
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.