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June 22, 1990 · Cessna A188B · N4855R
Dayton, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 22, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Dayton, WA
Aircraft
Cessna A188B
Tail Number
N4855R
Operator
Dayton Chemicals
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA90LA108
THE PILOT OF THE CESSNA A188B AGRICULTURAL AIRCRAFT STATED THAT A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER OCCURRED IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF FROM THE PRIVATE AIRSTRIP. DURING THE ENSUING FORCED LANDING IN AN ADJACENT FIELD, THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED HIGH VEGETATION ON UNEVEN TERRAIN AND NOSED OVER. A PARTIAL TEARDOWN OF THE ENGINE AND TESTING OF THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM DISCLOSED NO DISCREPANCIES.
NTSB Probable Cause
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THE CESSNA A188B AGRICULTURAL AIRCRAFT STATED THAT A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER OCCURRED IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF FROM THE PRIVATE AIRSTRIP. DURING THE ENSUING FORCED LANDING IN AN ADJACENT FIELD, THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED HIGH VEGETATION ON UNEVEN TERRAIN AND NOSED OVER. A PARTIAL TEARDOWN OF THE ENGINE AND TESTING OF THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM DISCLOSED NO DISCREPANCIES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 PDT
Nearest AirportCASSEDAY (0nm N)
Runway20
Runway Length1900 ft
Runway Width90 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A188B
Tail NumberN4855R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDayton Chemicals
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D23 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 3 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO