Probable cause
A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during an en route climb.
NTSB analysis
The airplane experienced a partial loss of engine power during an en route climb when the engine speed decreased to approximately 600 rpms. The pilot was unable to regain engine power after changing several engine control settings. He elected to perform a forced landing to a rough grass field where the airplane struck a ditch and wire fence. A postaccident examination of the airplane and engine did not identify any anomalies that would have resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN10LA496 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 18, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Mosby, Montana
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 182T
- N-number
- N1142U
- Category
- Airplane
- 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.