Summary
On February 25, 1989, a Cessna 182RG (N4314R) was involved in an incident near Ft. Madison, IA. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: AN ELECTRICAL WIRING SHORT THAT CAUSED AN IN FLIGHT FIRE.
This incident is documented in NTSB report MKC89LA066. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4314R.
Accident Details
Date
Saturday, February 25, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89LA066
Location
FT. MADISON, IA
Event ID
20001213X27786
Coordinates
40.610687, -91.350425
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
AN ELECTRICAL WIRING SHORT THAT CAUSED AN IN FLIGHT FIRE.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MORTON JAMES D III
Address
29494 THIMBLEBERRY LANE
Status
Deregistered
City
EVERGREEN
State / Zip Code
CO 80439
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# MKC89LA066