The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Oakland, California
DEL NORTE COUNTY, California — The Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office said a Cessna 182 made an emergency landing on Sunday.
Moreys West Coast Adventures Inc
Location: Crescent City, CA
Accident Number: WPR21LA098
Date & Time: January 31, 2021, 11:44 Local
Registration: N291FR
Aircraft: Cessna T182T
Injuries: 2 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional
On January 31, 2021, about 1144 Pacific standard time, a Cessna T182T airplane, N291FR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Crescent City, California. The flight instructor and pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight.
During the flight, the flight instructor noticed a flashing red turbine inlet temperature (TIT) warning light. He enrichened the fuel mixture resulting in the TIT to return to a normal value. Shortly after, the engine began to run rough. The flight instructor switched to the left magneto and the engine shut down. He then switched to the right magneto and the engine restarted and ran rough. He switched back to both magnetos and the engine continued to run rough. The flight instructor then adjusted the mixture and turned the auxiliary fuel pump on. Despite his actions, he was unable to get the engine to maintain power and he initiated a landing to an open field. The pilot subsequently landed in marshland and the airplane nosed over. The airplane was recovered and will be examined.
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N291FR
Model/Series: T182T
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: VMC
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KCEC,55 ft msl
Observation Time: 11:56 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 5 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 11°C /9°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Unknown
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 19 knots / 32 knots, 175°
Lowest Ceiling: Unknown
Visibility: 8 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.96 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: IFR
Departure Point: Medford, OR (KMFR)
Destination: Crescent City, CA (KCEC)
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 2 Minor
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 Minor
Latitude, Longitude: 41.84029,-124.172 (est)
Del Norte County Sheriff's Office
Thank goodness everyone is okay!
Due to mechanical issues, a Cessna 182 had to make an emergency landing in the marshy area near the end of Buzzini Road. The plane was traveling from Medford, Oregon. The pilot, Field Morey and co-pilot, Seth Hofstetter had minor injuries but were in good spirits. They were especially grateful for the dispatcher that answered their 911 call for help, and had the chance to meet her. Way to go Dispatcher Valentin!
DNCSO said the emergency landing was necessary due to mechanical issues. The plane landed in the marshy area near the end of Buzzini Road. The plane was traveling from Medford, Oregon.
The pilot, Field Morey and co-pilot, Seth Hofstetter had minor injuries but according to DNSCO, were in good spirits. They were especially grateful for the dispatcher that answered their 911 call for help, and had the chance to meet her.
Here here! Beers all around!
ReplyDelete"marshy area near the end of Buzzini Road." appears to be a fresh water marsh.
ReplyDeleteN291FR is up, up and away in due time !!