Cessna 182 accident near Skiatook, Oklahoma, May 23, 2009
On May 23, 2009 at about 8:02 pm local time, a Cessna 182, registered N4892D, was substantially damaged in an accident during initial climb near Skiatook, Oklahoma (Skiatook Municipal Airport). It was a skydiving flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people had minor injuries; 3 others were unhurt. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- May 23, 2009 · about 8:02 pm local time
- Place
- Skiatook, Oklahoma · Skiatook Municipal Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people had minor injuries; 3 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 182 A · all 182s on the register
- Registration
- N4892D · no longer on the register · serial 34992
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Skydiving flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
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.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (partial) during initial climb defining event
The NTSB's findings
- cause Not determined › Not determined › (general) › (general) › Unknown/Not determined
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 363 hours in all; 120 in this make and model; 123 in the last 90 days; 42 in the last 30 days; 336 as pilot in command
- Last flight review: October 21, 2007
- Medical certificate: Class 2 (with waivers/limitations)
- Seat: left
- Injury: minor injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 4,316 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, February 17, 2009
- Maximum gross weight: 2,650 lb
- Seats: 1
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental O470L (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: 2F6 Skiatook OK at 8:00 pm
- Destination: 2F6 Skiatook OK
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: at 6 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds at 500 ft
- Temperature: 86°F (30°C), dew point 63°F (17°C)
- Altimeter: 29.95 inHg
- Observation at 7:53 pm from KTUL, 12 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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