# NTSB SEA90LA124: Piper J-2, N19236, Concrete, WA, July 5, 1990

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 5, 1990, 10:00 local (17:00 UTC)
- Place: Concrete, WA
- Coordinates: 48.559772, -121.769638 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=48.5598&lon=-121.7696&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report October 20, 1992
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 41231
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA90LA124
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/41231/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA124

## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISIONS AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM THE TREES.

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, takeoff - initial climb
  - planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - object - tree(s) (contributing factor)
  - clearance - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

THE AIRPLANE, A FORTY-HORSEPOWER PIPER J-2, DESCENDED INTO TREES NEAR THE AIRPORT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N19236](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19236), registered now, S/N 1636, built 1937 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER J-2
- Registry model: [Piper J-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j-2) (registry code 7100402) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental A40 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a40-series) (registry code 17001, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 1636
- Engines: CONTINENTAL A-40 40 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Ted R. Hendrickson
- Departed: WA12
- Airport: WA13, Concrete Muni, runway 7, 2,580 × 60 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 61; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 1,500 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 64 °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 19900705029239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900705029239A), Jul 5, 1990: Piper J2PIPER, Concrete, WA, Substantial damage. Sink developed on climbout over trees. Stalled into trees. Blamed low powered engine.

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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