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March 7, 1983 · Cessna 182Q · N735VD
Mccall, ID
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 7, 1983
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Mccall, ID
Aircraft
Cessna 182Q
Tail Number
N735VD
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA83FA113
THE ACFT IMPACTED A ROCKY SLOPE OF A BOX CANYON AT THE 6300 FOOT LEVEL. THE WEATHER WAS REPORTED TO BE IMC WITH THUNDERSTORMS, OVERCAST SKIES AND THE MOUNTAIN TOPS OBSCURED. THE WRECKAGE LOCATION WAS ON A DIRECT LINE BETWEEN DEPARTURE POINT AND DESTINATION. ALL COMPONENTS OF THE ACFT WERE ACCOUNTED FOR IN THE IMMEDIATE WRECKAGE AREA.
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THE ACFT IMPACTED A ROCKY SLOPE OF A BOX CANYON AT THE 6300 FOOT LEVEL. THE WEATHER WAS REPORTED TO BE IMC WITH THUNDERSTORMS, OVERCAST SKIES AND THE MOUNTAIN TOPS OBSCURED. THE WRECKAGE LOCATION WAS ON A DIRECT LINE BETWEEN DEPARTURE POINT AND DESTINATION. ALL COMPONENTS OF THE ACFT WERE ACCOUNTED FOR IN THE IMMEDIATE WRECKAGE AREA.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182Q
Tail NumberN735VD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-U · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind15 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 1500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point23 C / 30 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time20:30
Weather SourceWFAC