# NTSB SEA90LA092: Cessna 182A, N4944D, Tekoa, WA, June 2, 1990

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 2, 1990, 15:00 local (22:00 UTC)
- Place: Tekoa, WA
- Coordinates: 47.239044, -117.110389 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=47.2390&lon=-117.1104&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report December 30, 1992
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 41203
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA90LA092
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/41203/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA092

## Probable cause

THE PILOT TURNED OFF THE CARBURETOR HEAT WHILE DESCENDING FOR LANDING IN CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR ICING.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - weather condition - carburetor icing conditions
  - carburetor heat control - not engaged, pilot in command
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- Nose over, landing - roll

## Analysis

AFTER COMPLETING A PARACHUTE DROP, THE PILOT WAS RETURNING TO THE AIRPORT FOR LANDING. THE PILOT APPLIED CARBURETOR HEAT WHILE DESCENDING TO THE PATTERN, BUT TURNED IT OFF DURING THE EXTENDED DOWN WIND. WHEN ON SHORT FINAL, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST POWER. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO LAND THE AIRPLANE ON THE AIRPORT AND INITIATED A FORCED LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE DID NOT REVEAL EVIDENCE OF MECHANICAL FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.

## 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
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470-L 230 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Rinehart, William G.
- Registered owner: Unknown
- Departed: 73S
- Airport: 73S, Willard Fld

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 43; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, expired; flight hours: 3,000 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 50 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: -0 °F, dew point -0 °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 19900602018409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900602018409A), Jun 2, 1990: Cessna 182A, Tekoa, WA, Substantial damage. Engine quit on approach to airport. After dropping sky divers. Failed to use carb heat on final. Icing prevalent.

## 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 SEA87LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA183), Sep 7, 1987: Cessna 182A (N4944D), Star, ID, minor damage
- [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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