28 August 2013
Cessna’s experimental 182 JT-A recently made an emergency landing after its ‘engine blew’. The test pilot carried out a safe landing in a field near Wichita, Kansas on 21 August.
The pilot, the sole occupant of the aircraft, was unhurt.
Cessna spokesman Andy Woodward told local news that it is too soon to speculate on the cause of the malfunction. An investigation is under way.
“The flight was a part of the normal certification process, which up to date has been running the normal course,” Woodward added. “It’s premature to say whether Wednesday’s incident will affect that schedule.
“The plane is still being inspected but it appears to have not suffered any significant damage.”
The 182 JT-A made its first production flight in May 2013 and is scheduled to receive federal certification during the third quarter of 2013, with first delivery to follow shortly after.
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