N5827BCESSNA 182 1989-07-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 182 S/N: 33827

Summary

On July 02, 1989, a Cessna 182 (N5827B) was involved in an accident near Elmendorf, TX. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PILOT'S DECISION TO DISCONTINUE THE USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT, IN CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS, THAT LED TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT FOR A SAFE LANDING ON THE AIRPORT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW89LA129. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5827B.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 2, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89LA129
Location
ELMENDORF, TX
Event ID
20001213X28839
Coordinates
29.249258, -98.329627
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S DECISION TO DISCONTINUE THE USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT, IN CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS, THAT LED TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT FOR A SAFE LANDING ON THE AIRPORT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
33827
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
182 C182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
POLEBROOK AVIATION LLC
Address
6917 MCKINLEY AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
TACOMA
State / Zip Code
WA 98404-1820
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# FTW89LA129