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July 15, 1990 · Taylorcraft F-19 · CGIEK
Darrington, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 15, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Darrington, WA
Aircraft
Taylorcraft F-19
Tail Number
CGIEK
Operator
David a Wheelwright
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA90LA138
THE FLIGHT ENCOUNTERED DOWNDRAFT WINDS ON FINAL APPROACH AT A LOW ALTITUDE ABOVE THE GROUND. THE PILOT APPLIED FULL POWER, BUT THE ACFT CONTINUED DESCENT AND IMPACTED A TREE AND THE GROUND SHORT OF THE LANDING RWY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE INFLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH TURBULENT DOWNDRAFT WINDS THAT RESULTED IN A VERTICAL DESCENT FROM WHICH THE PILOT COULD NOT RECOVER WITH FULL POWER APPLIED.
Full Narrative
THE FLIGHT ENCOUNTERED DOWNDRAFT WINDS ON FINAL APPROACH AT A LOW ALTITUDE ABOVE THE GROUND. THE PILOT APPLIED FULL POWER, BUT THE ACFT CONTINUED DESCENT AND IMPACTED A TREE AND THE GROUND SHORT OF THE LANDING RWY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:25 PDT
Nearest AirportDarrington (0nm N)
Runway28
Runway Length2350 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTaylorcraft F-19
Tail NumberCGIEK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid a Wheelwright
Operating RulePart 91
Engines4
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 10 kt
Visibility75 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:45
Weather SourceWFAC