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September 23, 1993 · Cessna 182H · N1982X

Flagstaff, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 23, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality), 1 uninjured
Location
Flagstaff, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 182H
Tail Number
N1982X
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX93LA366

THE PILOT WAS CONDUCTING A PERSONAL FLIGHT WITH A PASSENGER. THE PASSENGER REPORTED THAT AS THE FLIGHT NEARED THE AIRPORT, THE PILOT COMPLAINED OF NOT FEELING WELL, COLLAPSED, AND DIED. THE PASSENGER, WHO IS NOT A PILOT, WAS ABLE TO LAND THE AIRPLANE. THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN AND EXITED THE RUNWAY AT MIDFIELD. THE AIRPLANE'S NOSE GEAR SEPARATED WHEN IT COLLIDED WITH THE PARALLEL EDGE OF THE TAXIWAY.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's sudden incapacation due to a fatal heart attack.

Full Narrative

On September 23, 1993, at 0100 hours mountain standard time, a Cessna 182H, N1982X, exited the right side of runway 21 and collided with the edge of the parallel taxiway at Pulliam Airport, Flagstaff, Arizona. The airplane was landed by the passenger as the certificated private pilot suffered a fatal heart attack while enroute to Flagstaff. Flagstaff was the intended destination of the visual flight rules personal flight. The airplane, registered to and operated by the pilot, sustained substantial damage; the taxiway E exit sign was destroyed. The passenger was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight originated at Kayenta Airport, Kayenta, Arizona, at 0010 hours. In a written statement to the Flagstaff Police Department, the passenger reported that about 25 minutes into the flight the pilot told him he was not feeling well and considered going to the hospital once they arrived at Flagstaff. About 10 minutes later, the pilot began to convulse and passed out. The passenger, who has had "a little flight training", continued the flight toward Flagstaff arriving about 15 minutes after the pilot passed out. The passenger was unable to contact the tower and was unsuccessful in landing the airplane on the first attempt. On the second attempt, the passenger landed the airplane. The airplane bounced three times and on the third touch down the nose gear collapsed. The airplane exited the runway and collided with a ditch located between the runway and taxiway. After the airplane came to rest, the passenger shut off the engine and fuel and extricated the pilot from the airplane. The airport manager reported that the airplane landed at midfield, bounced three times, and then exited the right side of the runway. The airplane's nose gear separated when it collided with the parallel edge of the taxiway. Paramedics were immediately summoned to the scene. The paramedics reported that the pilot was without signs of life. Resuscitation was attempted, but without success. The Coconino County Medical Examiner, Flagstaff, Arizona, conducted the post-mortem examination on the pilot. The pathologist findings were: "sudden cardiac death due to coronary arteriosclerosis.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time01:00 MST
Nearest AirportFlagstaff (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length6999 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182H
Tail NumberN1982X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality), 1 uninjured
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 30 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time08:29
Weather SourceWFAC

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