N2473XCESSNA 182H 1990-08-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 182H S/N: 18256373

Summary

On August 10, 1990, a Cessna 182H (N2473X) was involved in an accident near Wenatchee, WA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE OIL FILTER GASKET BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE OIL AND SEIZURE OF THE ENGINE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA90LA159. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2473X.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 10, 1990
NTSB Number
SEA90LA159
Location
WENATCHEE, WA
Event ID
20001212X24138
Coordinates
47.370525, -120.349929
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE OIL FILTER GASKET BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE OIL AND SEIZURE OF THE ENGINE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18256373
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
182H C182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AIRCRAFT SALVAGE AND REBUILD INC
Address
100 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
OMAK
State / Zip Code
WA 98841-9351
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# SEA90LA159