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September 26, 1992 · Cessna 182L · N42324
Vancouver, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Vancouver, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 182L
Tail Number
N42324
Operator
Crume Robert L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA92LA216
THE ENGINE PARIALLY LOST POWER IN CRUISE FLT AT 1500 FT. AGL AND THE PILOT MADE AN EMERGENCY FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD. THE NOSE LDG GEAR DUG INTO SOFT GROUND AND COLLAPSED DURING LANDING ROLL. EXAM OF THE ENGINE REVEALED FAILURE OF THE NO. 5 PISTON.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FROM FAILURE OF THE NO 5 PISTON, AND THE SOFT TERRAIN AT THE FORCED LDG SITE, RESULTING IN COLLAPSE OF THE NOSE LANDING GEAR.
Full Narrative
THE ENGINE PARIALLY LOST POWER IN CRUISE FLT AT 1500 FT. AGL AND THE PILOT MADE AN EMERGENCY FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD. THE NOSE LDG GEAR DUG INTO SOFT GROUND AND COLLAPSED DURING LANDING ROLL. EXAM OF THE ENGINE REVEALED FAILURE OF THE NO. 5 PISTON.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:02 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182L
Tail NumberN42324
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCrume Robert L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 6 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:41
Weather SourceWFAC