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April 7, 1982 · Cessna 180K · N2810K
Meadview, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 7, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Meadview, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 180K
Tail Number
N2810K
Operator
Tucker Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX82DUJ34
THE FLIGHT HAD ORIGINATED AT NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, HE LANDED AT AN UNPREPARED STRIP WHEN HIS ENGINE DID NOT SOUND RIGHT, BUT IT CHECKED OUT ON THE GROUND. WHILE AT THE UNPREPARED STRIP, THE RIGHT TIRE BLEW OUT WHEN IT STRUCK A ROCK. ALSO, THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE RIGHT WING, FUSELAGE, AND PROPELLER WERE DAMAGED. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS ONLY TAXIING FOR TAKEOFF WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. THE UNPREPARED STRIP WAS LOCATED NEAR QUARTERMASTER POINT, A SCENIC ATTRACTION.
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THE FLIGHT HAD ORIGINATED AT NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, HE LANDED AT AN UNPREPARED STRIP WHEN HIS ENGINE DID NOT SOUND RIGHT, BUT IT CHECKED OUT ON THE GROUND. WHILE AT THE UNPREPARED STRIP, THE RIGHT TIRE BLEW OUT WHEN IT STRUCK A ROCK. ALSO, THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE RIGHT WING, FUSELAGE, AND PROPELLER WERE DAMAGED. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS ONLY TAXIING FOR TAKEOFF WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. THE UNPREPARED STRIP WAS LOCATED NEAR QUARTERMASTER POINT, A SCENIC ATTRACTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 MST
Nearest AirportQuartermaster Pt. (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180K
Tail NumberN2810K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTucker Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 265
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind26° @ 7 kt
Visibility75 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg