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December 31, 1990 · Cessna 182B · N7288E
Estacada, OR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 31, 1990
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (2 fatalities, 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Estacada, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 182B
Tail Number
N7288E
Operator
Ferrell Valliere
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA91FA038
THE ENGINE LOST POWER AS THE PILOT MADE A POWER REDUCTION SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. DURING A FORCED LANDING IN A CHRISTMAS TREE CROP, THE AIRPLANE STALLED ABOUT 90 FT AGL. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE MUFFLER CONES WERE MISSING. WITNESSES AND THE PILOT STATED THAT THE TEMPERATURE WAS 40 DEG F AND THE DEW POINT APRX 36 DEG. THAT COMBINATION IS WITHIN THE RANGE FAVORABLE TO INDUCTION SYSTEM ICING.
NTSB Probable Cause
A POWER LOSS DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE, AND MISSING MUFFLER CONES AS A RESULT OF INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION. IN ADDITION, THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE FORCED LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL.
Full Narrative
THE ENGINE LOST POWER AS THE PILOT MADE A POWER REDUCTION SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. DURING A FORCED LANDING IN A CHRISTMAS TREE CROP, THE AIRPLANE STALLED ABOUT 90 FT AGL. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE MUFFLER CONES WERE MISSING. WITNESSES AND THE PILOT STATED THAT THE TEMPERATURE WAS 40 DEG F AND THE DEW POINT APRX 36 DEG. THAT COMBINATION IS WITHIN THE RANGE FAVORABLE TO INDUCTION SYSTEM ICING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 PST
Nearest AirportBeaver Oaks (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182B
Tail NumberN7288E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFerrell Valliere
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (2 fatalities, 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal2
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180°
Visibility12 sm
CeilingOvercast 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 36 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO