CESSNA 182Q SKYLANE — Other Documents

This document is an accident report concerning the Cessna 182Q Skylane, registration G-PLEE. It details an incident that occurred on November 10, 1996, during a private flight involving parachutists. The pilot experienced a loss of engine power during the final approach, resulting in a crash landing. The report includes information about the aircraft's specifications, the pilot's experience, and the circumstances leading to the accident. It highlights the potential for carburetor icing due to low temperatures and moisture, which may have contributed to the engine failure. The document also discusses regulatory exemptions related to parachuting operations.

• Aircraft model: Cessna 182Q Skylane
• Engine: 1 Continental O-470-U piston engine
• Accident date: November 10, 1996
• Pilot's total flying experience: 289 hours
• Potential cause of engine failure: Carburetor icing due to low temperature and moisture