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February 27, 1990 · Cessna 182K · N2813R
Sheridan, OR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 27, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sheridan, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 182K
Tail Number
N2813R
Operator
Merle D Mcgill
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA90LA046
AT 200 FT AGL ON INITIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF, THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE QUIT. THE PILOT EXECUTED A TURN BACK TO THE AIRPORT FOR AN EMERGENCY LANDING. THE ACFT IMPACTED SOFT TERRAIN SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER. POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT REVEALED WATER IN FUEL LINES, FILTERS AND CARBURETOR, AND DETERIORATED FUEL CAP SEALS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.
Full Narrative
AT 200 FT AGL ON INITIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF, THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE QUIT. THE PILOT EXECUTED A TURN BACK TO THE AIRPORT FOR AN EMERGENCY LANDING. THE ACFT IMPACTED SOFT TERRAIN SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER. POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT REVEALED WATER IN FUEL LINES, FILTERS AND CARBURETOR, AND DETERIORATED FUEL CAP SEALS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 PST
Nearest AirportSHERIDAN (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length2880 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182K
Tail NumberN2813R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMerle D Mcgill
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 38 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 13 kt
Visibility75 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC