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October 23, 1988 · Cessna A185F · N185SH
Trumbauersville, PA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 23, 1988
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Trumbauersville, PA
Aircraft
Cessna A185F
Tail Number
N185SH
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC89LA017
THE PILOT TOOK OFF AND ENGINE POWER WAS LOST APPROXIMATELY 200-250 FEET A.G.L. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK TREES AND A SWING SET DURING A FORCED LANDING IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA. THE PILOT ADMITTED THAT HE TOOK WITH THE FUEL SELECTOR IN THE 'OFF' POSITION.
NTSB Probable Cause
AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING IN WHICH THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK TREES AND A SWING SET, FOLLOWING A POWER LOSS CAUSED BY THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO DETERMINE THAT THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS IN THE OFF POSITION AND TO TURN IT ON PRIOR TO THE POWER LOSS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT TOOK OFF AND ENGINE POWER WAS LOST APPROXIMATELY 200-250 FEET A.G.L. THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK TREES AND A SWING SET DURING A FORCED LANDING IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA. THE PILOT ADMITTED THAT HE TOOK WITH THE FUEL SELECTOR IN THE 'OFF' POSITION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:25 EDT
Nearest AirportWicker & Wings (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN185SH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-CD · Reciprocating · 300
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 2500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO