# NTSB SEA91FA038: Cessna 182B, N7288E, Estacada, OR, December 31, 1990

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: December 31, 1990, 14:30 local (22:30 UTC)
- Place: Estacada, OR
- Coordinates: 45.200008, -122.059928 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=45.2000&lon=-122.0599&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 2 fatal, 1 serious, 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report June 8, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 41300
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA91FA038
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/41300/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA038

## Probable cause

A POWER LOSS DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE, AND MISSING MUFFLER CONES AS A RESULT OF INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION. IN ADDITION, THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE FORCED LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, takeoff - initial climb
  - weather condition - icing conditions (contributing factor)
  - exhaust system,exhaust cone/tailpipe(jet engine) - missing (cause)
  - maintenance,inspection - inadequate, other maintenance personnel (cause)
  - fuel system,carburetor - ice (cause)
- Forced landing, takeoff - initial climb
- Loss of control - in flight, takeoff - initial climb
  - airspeed - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - stall - inadvertent, pilot in command

## Analysis

THE ENGINE LOST POWER AS THE PILOT MADE A POWER REDUCTION SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. DURING A FORCED LANDING IN A CHRISTMAS TREE CROP, THE AIRPLANE STALLED ABOUT 90 FT AGL. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE MUFFLER CONES WERE MISSING. WITNESSES AND THE PILOT STATED THAT THE TEMPERATURE WAS 40 DEG F AND THE DEW POINT APRX 36 DEG. THAT COMBINATION IS WITHIN THE RANGE FAVORABLE TO INDUCTION SYSTEM ICING.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N7288E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7288E), registered now, S/N 52288, built 1959 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 182B
- Registry model: [Cessna 182B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182b) (registry code 2072706) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 52288
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470-R 230 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Skydiving, Part 91
- Operator: Ferrell Valliere
- Registered owner: Unknown
- Destination: OR66
- Airport: OR66, Beaver Oaks, runway 18, 1,800 × 75 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 40; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 135 total, 27 in this make and model, 81 as pilot in command, 7 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 12 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 3,500 ft overcast
- Temperature: 39 °F, dew point 36 °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 19901231056549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901231056549A), Dec 31, 1990: Cessna 182B, Estacada, OR, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. Lost power on climbout with skydivers. Stalled on forced landing. Carb float upside down. Used auto fuel no STC.

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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