Probable cause
Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
NTSB analysis
The pilot stated that after departure and climbing to approximately 200 feet, the engine lost power and the airplane began to descend. During the forced landing the airplane struck a power line and impacted terrain resulting in substantial damage. An examination of the engine controls revealed no anomalies. The reason for loss of engine power could not be determined.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN09LA325 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 23, 2009
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Skiatook, Oklahoma
- Nearest airport
- Skiatook Municipal Airport (2F6)
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Minor injuries
- 2
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 182
- N-number
- N4892D
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Skydiving
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.