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July 24, 1991 · Cessna 182P · N20887
Redstone, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 24, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Redstone, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N20887
Operator
Robert F Schuler
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DEN91FA113
WHILE CONDUCTING A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT TO PICK UP A STUDENT. THE COMMERCIAL PILOT/FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR ENTERED IMC CONDITIONS IN MOUNTAINOUSE TERRAIN WITH INADEQUATE ALTITUDE TO CLEAR THE TERRAIN. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A 12,000 FOOT MOUNTAIN AT 10,400 FEET.
NTSB Probable Cause
AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN AFTER THE PILOT CONTINUED THE FLIGHT INTO AN AREA OF CLOUDS AND RAIN.
Full Narrative
WHILE CONDUCTING A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT TO PICK UP A STUDENT. THE COMMERCIAL PILOT/FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR ENTERED IMC CONDITIONS IN MOUNTAINOUSE TERRAIN WITH INADEQUATE ALTITUDE TO CLEAR THE TERRAIN. THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A 12,000 FOOT MOUNTAIN AT 10,400 FEET.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:40 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN20887
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorRobert F Schuler
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-151B · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 8 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT