Cessna 182T Skylane, N148LP: Accident occurred July 27, 2021 in Patterson, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. 

Additional Participating Entity: 

Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Westbank Fishing LLC

https://registry.faa.gov/N148LP

Location: Patterson, LA

Accident Number: CEN21LA358

Date & Time: July 27, 2021, 08:30 Local

Registration: N148LP

Aircraft: Cessna 182T 

Injuries: 1 None

Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Business

On July 27, 2021, about 0830 central daylight time, a Cessna 182T airplane, N148LP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Patterson, Louisiana. The pilot sustained a minor injury. The flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a business flight.

According to information obtained by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), while in cruise flight, the airplane’s engine surged and went to full power. The pilot attempted to regain control of the engine’s by adjusting the throttle but was unsuccessful. The engine then went to idle and unable to restore engine power, the pilot performed a forced landing. During the landing the airplane nosed over in the watery marsh. The pilot was able to safely egress.

The airplane was recovered and examined by the FAA. When the engine cowling was removed, the nut used to secure the throttle on the throttle body was found loose. The associated cotter pin was not located in the engine compartment.

The airplane was retained for further examination. 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna 

Registration: N148LP

Model/Series: 182T 

Aircraft Category: Airplane

Amateur Built: No

Operator: 

Operating Certificate(s) Held: None

Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC 

Condition of Light: Day

Observation Facility, Elevation: KPTN 

Observation Time: 07:56 Local

Distance from Accident Site: 

Temperature/Dew Point: 26°C /26°C

Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear 

Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: / ,

Lowest Ceiling: None 

Visibility: 10 miles

Altimeter Setting: 30 inches Hg

Type of Flight Plan Filed:

Departure Point: 

Destination:

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 None 

Aircraft Damage: Substantial

Passenger Injuries: 

Aircraft Fire: None

Ground Injuries: 

Aircraft Explosion: None

Total Injuries: 1 None 

Latitude, Longitude: 29.714558,-91.298547 (est)