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August 15, 1989 · Cessna 182 · N3763D
Russell, AR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 15, 1989
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Russell, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N3763D
Operator
Benafield J W
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC89LA182
THE PILOT SAID THAT WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, THE ENGINE QUIT.AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS ATTEMPTED IN A PLOWED BEAN FIELD THAT RESULTED IN A COLLAPSE OF THE NOSE GEAR, THEN A NOSE OVER. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE ENGINE INTAKE VALVE ON NO. 6 CYLINDER WAS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION.
NTSB Probable Cause
AN ENGINE FAILURE, BECAUSE OF A VALVE WHICH STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION, OVER TERRAIN THAT WAS UNSUITABLE FOR A FORCED LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT SAID THAT WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, THE ENGINE QUIT.AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS ATTEMPTED IN A PLOWED BEAN FIELD THAT RESULTED IN A COLLAPSE OF THE NOSE GEAR, THEN A NOSE OVER. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE ENGINE INTAKE VALVE ON NO. 6 CYLINDER WAS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN3763D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBenafield J W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 6 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:52
Weather SourceWFAC