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September 2, 1990 · Cessna 182P · N1936M
Fernley, NV
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 2, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fernley, NV
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N1936M
Operator
George M Scott
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX90LA308
THE PILOT ELECTED TO LAND ON THE PRIVATELY OWNED DIRT ROAD TO PICKUP COMPANY PERSONNEL. HE USED EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED AND THE BRAKING ACTION WAS NIL DUE TO THE SANDY SOIL. THE AIRPLANE EXITED THE ROADWAY AND COLLIDED WITH A ROCK CRUSHER VEHICLE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FINAL APPROACH AIRSPEED WAS EXCESSIVE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT ELECTED TO LAND ON THE PRIVATELY OWNED DIRT ROAD TO PICKUP COMPANY PERSONNEL. HE USED EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED AND THE BRAKING ACTION WAS NIL DUE TO THE SANDY SOIL. THE AIRPLANE EXITED THE ROADWAY AND COLLIDED WITH A ROCK CRUSHER VEHICLE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:35 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN1936M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGeorge M Scott
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-S · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 6 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO