# NTSB SEA86LA051: Cessna 182, N2085R, Sandy, OR, February 1, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: January 31, 1986, 17:00 local (Feb 1, 1986, 01:00 UTC)
- Place: Sandy, OR
- Coordinates: 45.379474, -122.229568 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=45.3795&lon=-122.2296&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 40353
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA86LA051
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/40353/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA051

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power, descent - normal
  - miscellaneous - loose (cause)
  - maintenance,installation - improper, other maintenance personnel (cause)
  - fluid,oil - starvation (cause)
  - instructions,written/verbal - disregarded, pilot in command (cause)
- Nose down, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - rising (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - soft (contributing factor)

## Analysis

A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED DUE TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF OIL. DURING ENGINE TEARDOWN IT WAS FOUND THAT THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER HAD SLIPPED PAST THE THREADS IN THE OIL PUMP HOUSING. THE AIRCRAFT HAD THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER REPLACED AS WELL AS THE O RING ON 12-11-85. THE MECHANIC TOLD THE AIRCRAFT OWNER VIA A WRITTEN WORK ORDER THAT THE THREADS ON THE ADAPTER WERE WORN AND BROKEN. DUE TO UNSUITABLE LANDING AREAS AVAILABLE A NOSE OVER OCCURRED DURING LANDING ON THE GRASS FIELD.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2085R](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2085R-1988-04-06), registration cancelled 1988-04-06, S/N 18255285 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 182
- Registry model: [Cessna 182G](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182g) (registry code 2072716) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18255285
- Airframe hours: 5000
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470-R 230 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: George A. Hecker
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, May 1, 1985
- Departed: YKM, YAKIMA, WA
- Destination: 77S, CRESSWELL, OR
- Flight plan: IFR

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 39; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 1,911 total, 1,374 in this make and model, 1,800 as pilot in command, 45 in the last 90 days, 4 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 120° at 14 knots
- Visibility: 40 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 9,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 48 °F

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19860131001879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860131001879A), Jan 31, 1986: Cessna 182G, Sandy, OR, Substantial damage. During cruise, engine failed due to oil starvation. Aircraft struck ditch during landing. Filter adapter worn.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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