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September 18, 1989 · Cessna 182 · N92651
Concord, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 18, 1989
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Concord, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N92651
Operator
Hoagland Jack C
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DEN89FA219
SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ACFT CRASHED IN A PARKING LOT. ACCORDING TO WITNESSES, IT USED MOST OF THE RWY ON THE TAKEOFF ROLL, THEN ENTERED A SHALLOW CLIMB ANGLE AT A SLOW AIRSPEED. AFTER PASSING THE ARPT BOUNDRY, THE ACFT'S LEFT WING DROPPED & THE PLANE DESCENDED UNTIL GROUND IMPACT. AFTER IMPACT, A FIRE ERUPTED & DESTROYED THE ACFT. NO PREIMPACT PART FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WAS FOUND THAT WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN THE ACDNT.
NTSB Probable Cause
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO AN UNKNOWN REASON, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL.
Full Narrative
SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ACFT CRASHED IN A PARKING LOT. ACCORDING TO WITNESSES, IT USED MOST OF THE RWY ON THE TAKEOFF ROLL, THEN ENTERED A SHALLOW CLIMB ANGLE AT A SLOW AIRSPEED. AFTER PASSING THE ARPT BOUNDRY, THE ACFT'S LEFT WING DROPPED & THE PLANE DESCENDED UNTIL GROUND IMPACT. AFTER IMPACT, A FIRE ERUPTED & DESTROYED THE ACFT. NO PREIMPACT PART FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WAS FOUND THAT WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN THE ACDNT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:21 PDT
Nearest AirportBuchanan Field (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length2768 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN92651
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorHoagland Jack C
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 70 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 9 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:45
Weather SourceWFAC