# NTSB Accident SEA90LA050
> **CESSNA 140** · 1990-02-25 · VANCOUVER, WA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA90LA050
- **Event ID:** 20001212X22639
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-02-25
- **Location:** VANCOUVER, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 45.629558, -122.519996
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 140
- **Registration:** N2197V
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

ENGINE LOSS OF POWER WAS DUE TO MOISTURE DAMAGE TO THE COILS IN THE MAGNETOES. DURING THE FORCED LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD, THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH A FENCE WHICH RESULTED IN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE AIRPLANE HAD NOT UNDERGONE CURRENT MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS AND WAS BEING FERRIED FOR MAINTENANCE WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED.

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