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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111385696 - Cascade Flight Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Everett Service Location, Everett, Wa
Site Address:
Cascade Flight Inc
2052 Airport Way
Bellingham, WA 98225
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8299
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/06/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/30/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361223134 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 0240002003 A | 06/04/1992 | 05/06/1992 | $250 | $1,500 | $0 | 06/19/1992 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
On April 22, 1992, Employee #1 was piloting a Cessna 172 on a part 135 FAA charter and attempting to land at the Shaw Island Airstrip. Employee #1 was attempting an uphill, and to the north, landing with an accompanying tail wind. Partway through the landing attempt, without having touched down, Employee #1 decided to do a go-around. The aircraft made contact with the tall trees surrounding the airfield and crashed. Employee #1 and his passenger were transferred to St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham, WA. The next day Employee #1 died of closed head injuries. His passenger was released from the hospital and is back at work. The Shaw Island Airstrip is a difficult field to land at because it is 1,800 ft long, uphill to the north, and surrounded by tall trees. It is a one way in and one way out airfield and go-arounds are not permitted. In addition, there was an estimated tail wind of 10 to 15 knots. When the FAA and NTSB examined the aircraft, the flaps were extended 30 to 40 ft and the carburetor heat was on.
Keywords: AIRCRAFT, HEAD, HIGH WIND, AIRPORT, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, TREE, CONCUSSION, SLOPE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111385696 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |