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January 3, 1992 · Cessna 182R · N5485N
Flagstaff, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 3, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Flagstaff, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 182R
Tail Number
N5485N
Operator
Pedrick Construction
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX92FA078
AFTER LIFT-OFF, THE AIRPLANE WAS OBSERVED TO CLIMB TO AN ESTIMATED ALTITUDE OF 300-400 FT AGL BEFORE TURNING RIGHT AND DESCENDING INTO TREES. THE WITNESS STATED THAT THE HORIZON WAS OBSCURED FROM HIS LOCATION, AND THAT THE LIGHTS FROM THE CITY WERE OBSCURED BY LOW STRATUS CLOUDS AND FOG. PRIOR TO TAKEOFF THE PILOT HAD ACKNOWLEDGED RECEIVING THE CURRENT ATIS INFORMATION WHICH REPORTED SCATTERED CLOUDS AT 500 FT AND A FOG BANK NORTHWEST THROUGH EAST, VISIBILITY NORTHWEST 2 MI, VISIBILITY EAST 3 MI.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT BECAME SPATIALLY DISORIENTED AND LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AS HE TURNED AWAY FROM GROUND LIGHTS TOWARD UNLIGHTED TERRAIN. THE CLOUDS, FOG, AND DARK NIGHT CONDITION WERE FACTORS.
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AFTER LIFT-OFF, THE AIRPLANE WAS OBSERVED TO CLIMB TO AN ESTIMATED ALTITUDE OF 300-400 FT AGL BEFORE TURNING RIGHT AND DESCENDING INTO TREES. THE WITNESS STATED THAT THE HORIZON WAS OBSCURED FROM HIS LOCATION, AND THAT THE LIGHTS FROM THE CITY WERE OBSCURED BY LOW STRATUS CLOUDS AND FOG. PRIOR TO TAKEOFF THE PILOT HAD ACKNOWLEDGED RECEIVING THE CURRENT ATIS INFORMATION WHICH REPORTED SCATTERED CLOUDS AT 500 FT AND A FOG BANK NORTHWEST THROUGH EAST, VISIBILITY NORTHWEST 2 MI, VISIBILITY EAST 3 MI.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 MST
Nearest AirportPULLIAM (1nm NE)
Runway3
Runway Length6999 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182R
Tail NumberN5485N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorPedrick Construction
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470U-18B · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightDark Night
Wind30° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point21 C / 19 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:01
Weather SourceWFAC