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December 19, 1990 · Cessna 182H · N2466X
Thompson, UT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 19, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Thompson, UT
Aircraft
Cessna 182H
Tail Number
N2466X
Operator
Joseph W Harris
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA91FA120
THE PILOT OF THE CESSNA 182H DEPARTED VERNAL, UT EN ROUTE TO MOAB, UT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS REPORTED MISSING THAT NIGHT, AND WAS NOT FOUND FOR SIX MONTHS. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED THE TOP OF A KNOLL AT HIGH SPEED, IN DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S MISJUDGED DESCENT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THE CESSNA 182H DEPARTED VERNAL, UT EN ROUTE TO MOAB, UT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS REPORTED MISSING THAT NIGHT, AND WAS NOT FOUND FOR SIX MONTHS. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED THE TOP OF A KNOLL AT HIGH SPEED, IN DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 MST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182H
Tail NumberN2466X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorJoseph W Harris
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind60° @ 40 kt
CeilingBroken clouds 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 21 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time01:50
Weather SourceWFAC