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November 28, 1992 · Cessna 182K · N2622Q

Flagstaff, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 28, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Flagstaff, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 182K
Tail Number
N2622Q
Operator
Ralph E Murry
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX93LA056

WHILE ON A VISUAL FLIGHT RULES PERSONAL FLIGHT THE PILOT CONTACTED THE FLIGHT SERVICE STATION AND REPORTED THAT HE WAS IN LIGHT CLOUDS, BUT COULD SEE THE GROUND. RADAR DATA SHOWED THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED A DESCENT UNTIL IT DISAPPEARED FROM RADAR WHEN IT WAS AT 8,500 FEET MSL. THE IMPACT AREA IS LOCATED ABOUT 2 MILES NORTH OF THE LAST RADAR RETURN AT A 6,500 FT. ELEVATION. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK THE GROUND IN A NOSE DOWN, LEFT WING DOWN ATTITUDE. THE WRECKAGE DEBRIS PATH EXTENDED ABOUT 285 FEET FROM THE INITIAL LEFT WING IMPACT AREA. THE PROPELLER BLADES EXHIBITED EXTENSIVE POWER SIGNATURES.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND IMPROPER REMEDIAL ACTION BY DESCENDING INTO HIGH TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE PREVAILING CLOUD CONDITION.

Full Narrative

WHILE ON A VISUAL FLIGHT RULES PERSONAL FLIGHT THE PILOT CONTACTED THE FLIGHT SERVICE STATION AND REPORTED THAT HE WAS IN LIGHT CLOUDS, BUT COULD SEE THE GROUND. RADAR DATA SHOWED THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED A DESCENT UNTIL IT DISAPPEARED FROM RADAR WHEN IT WAS AT 8,500 FEET MSL. THE IMPACT AREA IS LOCATED ABOUT 2 MILES NORTH OF THE LAST RADAR RETURN AT A 6,500 FT. ELEVATION. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK THE GROUND IN A NOSE DOWN, LEFT WING DOWN ATTITUDE. THE WRECKAGE DEBRIS PATH EXTENDED ABOUT 285 FEET FROM THE INITIAL LEFT WING IMPACT AREA. THE PROPELLER BLADES EXHIBITED EXTENSIVE POWER SIGNATURES.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:50 MST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182K
Tail NumberN2622Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorRalph E Murry
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 2 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 18 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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