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Engine Failure Prompts Emergency Highway Landing; Overheat Blamed (N812FE)

Wright, WY, US

On March 6, 1990, a Cessna 208A (registration N812FE) operated by Corporate Air Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Wright, WY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure due to stress rupture of gas producer turbine disc blades caused by an engine overheat. The time of the overheat could not be determined. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft engine failed during climb due to a stress rupture of gas producer turbine disc blades from an overheat. The pilot executed a successful emergency landing on a highway with no damage to the airframe.

Incident Overview

During the climb to cruise altitude, the aircraft's engine experienced a failure, prompting the pilot to initiate an emergency descent. The pilot successfully landed the aircraft on a highway. The landing did not cause any damage to the airframe; damage was confined to internal engine components.

Investigation Findings

Examination of the engine revealed that the failure resulted from a stress rupture of the gas producer turbine disc blades. This rupture was determined to be caused by an engine overheat. Investigators were unable to determine precisely when the overheat occurred.

Outcome

The aircraft sustained no damage from the landing, and the only damage noted was internal to the engine. The pilot's actions resulted in a safe outcome with no further complications.

Probable cause

Engine failure due to stress rupture of gas producer turbine disc blades caused by an engine overheat. The time of the overheat could not be determined.
Engine failure

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Mar 1990 Cessna 208A accident near Wright, WY?

An aircraft engine failed during climb due to a stress rupture of gas producer turbine disc blades from an overheat. The pilot executed a successful emergency landing on a highway with no damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Mar 1990 Cessna 208A accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Mar 1990 involved a Cessna 208A, registration N812FE, operated by Corporate Air Inc., at Wright, WY.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure due to stress rupture of gas producer turbine disc blades caused by an engine overheat. The time of the overheat could not be determined.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X22695. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.