# NTSB SEA87LA183: Cessna 182A, N4944D, Star, ID, September 7, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: September 7, 1987, 16:00 local (22:00 UTC)
- Place: Star, ID
- Coordinates: 43.720058, -116.490753 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.7201&lon=-116.4908&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious, 4 uninjured; on the ground: 1 serious
- Status: Completed, report October 7, 1988
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 40691
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA87LA183
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/40691/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA183

## Sequence of events

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

- On ground/water collision with object, takeoff - roll/run
  - object - other person (contributing factor)
  - proper alignment - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - visual lookout - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - visual lookout - inattentive, other person (cause)

## Analysis

THE AIRCRAFT WAS TO THE LEFT OF THE CENTERLINE DURING TAKEOFF RUN ON THE 60 FOOT WIDE AIRSTRIP. A CROSS WIND WAS PRESENT FROM THE RIGHT. THE AIRCRAFT'S LEFT WING STRUCK A PERSON STANDING CLOSE TO THE RUNWAY EDGE. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE HAD HIS EYES ON HIS INSTRUMENTS WHEN THE PERSON WAS STRUCK.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4944D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4944D), registered now, S/N 51044, built 1958 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 182A
- Registry model: [Cessna 182A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182a) (registry code 2072704) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 51044
- Airframe hours: 3790
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470L 230 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Minor damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Richard Davis
- Registered owner: Richard Davis
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, June 22, 1987
- Destination: U35, CALDWELL, ID
- Airport: 86U, Jump West, runway 23, 4,200 × 60 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 31; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 776 total, 334 in this make and model, 634 as pilot in command, 47 in the last 90 days, 3 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 320° at 10 knots, gusting 12
- Visibility: 50 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 75 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg

## 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 19870907057579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870907057579A), Sep 7, 1987: Cessna 182A, Star, ID, Minor damage. Struck a person standing along side of runway on takeoff roll. Aborted takeoff. Takeoff run was left of center line

## Other investigations on N4944D (3)

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.

- [NTSB ANC91LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA105), Jul 22, 1991: Cessna 182 (N4944D), Girdwood, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER IN FLIGHT PLANNING, FUEL STARVATION AND FUEL SUPPLY NOT UNDERSTOOD BY THE PILOT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS ROUGH AND UNEVEN TERRAIN.
- [NTSB SEA90LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA092), Jun 2, 1990: Cessna 182A (N4944D), Tekoa, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT TURNED OFF THE CARBURETOR HEAT WHILE DESCENDING FOR LANDING IN CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR ICING.
- [NTSB CHI70D0222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70D0222), Aug 15, 1969: Cessna 182 (N4944D), Comins, MI, substantial damage

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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