N8898CPIPER PA-22 1990-02-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-22 S/N: 22-1477

Summary

On February 04, 1990, a Piper PA-22 (N8898C) was involved in an incident near Boring, OR. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: CARBURETOR ICING, AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS AND THE SOFT/UNEVEN TERRAIN IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA90LA038. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8898C.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, February 4, 1990
NTSB Number
SEA90LA038
Location
BORING, OR
Event ID
20001212X22633
Coordinates
45.419250, -122.370063
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

CARBURETOR ICING, AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS AND THE SOFT/UNEVEN TERRAIN IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-1477
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1953
Model / ICAO
PA-22 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HARGRAVES RONALD W
Address
2225 W INDIAN SCHOOL RD APT 512
Status
Deregistered
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
AZ 85015
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA90LA038