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August 30, 1993 · Cessna 182G · N2082R

Carson City, NV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 30, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Carson City, NV
Aircraft
Cessna 182G
Tail Number
N2082R
Operator
Silver Sky Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX93LA376

Witnesses observed the aircraft attempting to land on runway 27. At a point about one third of the way down the runway the aircraft was in a nose high attitude and still 50 feet over the runway with full flaps. The witnesses said that as the aircraft reached the halfway point on the runway the nose pitched down and it rapidly descended toward the pavement. The engine sounds were heard by the witnesses to increase, and, as the aircraft achieved about 30 feet above the runway, the aircraft began to oscillate with an erratic movement. The aircraft then turned sharply to the right, paralleling runway 34 and aligned with a taxiway. As the aircraft disappeared behind some bushes, the witnesses observed a cloud of dust. Subsequent examination of the aircraft revealed a damaged right wing and horizontal stabilizer.

NTSB Probable Cause

1) the pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate airspeed during an attempted go around, 2) his failure to retract the landing flaps, and 3) the resulting inadvertent entry into a stall/mush condition.

Full Narrative

On August 30, 1993, at 0845 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 182G, N2082R, dragged the right wing tip and right horizontal stabilizer across the ground while landing at the Carson City Airport, Carson City, Nevada. The pilot was conducting a local visual flight rules personal flight. The airplane, operated by Silver Sky Aviation, Carson City, Nevada, sustained substantial damage. The certificated private pilot and the two passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight originated at Carson City Airport at 0700 hours on the day of the mishap. The accident was reported to the Safety Board on November 4, 1993, when the damage was reported to the FAA. Witnesses observed the aircraft attempting to land on runway 27. At a point about one third of the way down the runway the aircraft was in a nose high attitude and still 50 feet over the runway with full flaps. The witnesses said that as the aircraft reached the halfway point on the runway the nose pitched down and it rapidly descended toward the pavement. The engine sounds were heard by the witnesses to increase, and, as the aircraft achieved about 30 feet above the runway, the aircraft began to oscillate with an erratic movement. The aircraft then turned sharply to the right, paralleling runway 34 and aligned with a taxiway. As the aircraft disappeared behind some bushes, the witnesses observed a cloud of dust. Subsequent examination of the aircraft revealed a damaged right wing and horizontal stabilizer. The pilot did not report the accident, and, did not make either a written or oral statement.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:45 PDT
Nearest AirportCarson City (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length5900 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182G
Tail NumberN2082R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSilver Sky Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT

Appendix: Source Data