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October 18, 1984 · Cessna 182F · N3553U
Snoqualmie Pass, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 18, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Snoqualmie Pass, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 182F
Tail Number
N3553U
Operator
Tim a Mckee
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA85LA011
THE PLT STATED THAT WHILE LEVELING OFF AT 5,500 FT HE TRIMMED THE ACFT FOR CRUISE FLT (2200 RPM/21' MP) AND CHECKED THE CARB HEAT. APRX 5 MINS LATER, THE PLT SWITCHED FROM THE RT FUEL TANK TO BOTH FUEL TANKS. SHORTLY THEREAFTER THE ENG LOST POWER. PLT THEN SWITCHED BACK TO THE RIGHT FUEL TANK AND USED CARB HEAT HOWEVER THE ENG QUIT ENTIRELY. ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE ENG FAILED AND THE ACFT WAS DESTROYED DURING THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING.
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THE PLT STATED THAT WHILE LEVELING OFF AT 5,500 FT HE TRIMMED THE ACFT FOR CRUISE FLT (2200 RPM/21' MP) AND CHECKED THE CARB HEAT. APRX 5 MINS LATER, THE PLT SWITCHED FROM THE RT FUEL TANK TO BOTH FUEL TANKS. SHORTLY THEREAFTER THE ENG LOST POWER. PLT THEN SWITCHED BACK TO THE RIGHT FUEL TANK AND USED CARB HEAT HOWEVER THE ENG QUIT ENTIRELY. ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE ENG FAILED AND THE ACFT WAS DESTROYED DURING THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:50 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182F
Tail NumberN3553U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorTim a Mckee
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 5 kt
Visibility50 sm
Ceiling500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 28 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time09:49
Weather SourcePILO