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December 30, 1983 · Cessna 182F · N3222U
Las Vegas, NV
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 30, 1983
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Aircraft
Cessna 182F
Tail Number
N3222U
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX84LA121
THE ACFT STALLED INTO THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN ABOUT 75 FT BELOW ITS CREST. THE PLT REPORTED THAT AS IT BECAME APPARENT THAT THE ACFT HAD INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO CLEAR THE MOUNTAIN THE THROTTLE WAS OPENED BUT THE RPM'S WERE NOT INCREASED. THE TACHOMETER REMAINED AT 2300 RPM. IMPACT IN THE BOX-LIKE CANYON OCCURRED IN A STALLED FLT CONDITION. THE ACFT NOSE GEAR WAS SHEARED OFF AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE ACCIDENT ELEVATION WAS 5900 FT MSL.
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THE ACFT STALLED INTO THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN ABOUT 75 FT BELOW ITS CREST. THE PLT REPORTED THAT AS IT BECAME APPARENT THAT THE ACFT HAD INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO CLEAR THE MOUNTAIN THE THROTTLE WAS OPENED BUT THE RPM'S WERE NOT INCREASED. THE TACHOMETER REMAINED AT 2300 RPM. IMPACT IN THE BOX-LIKE CANYON OCCURRED IN A STALLED FLT CONDITION. THE ACFT NOSE GEAR WAS SHEARED OFF AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE ACCIDENT ELEVATION WAS 5900 FT MSL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 PST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182F
Tail NumberN3222U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind80° @ 6 kt
Visibility75 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 21 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC