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September 17, 2003 · Cessna 182K · N2646R

Young, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 17, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Young, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 182K
Tail Number
N2646R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX03CA296

The airplane collided with a bull during takeoff. As the airplane climbed through 6 feet agl, a bull wandered onto the airstrip. The right main gear collided with the bull. The pilot then continued his flight to his destination and landed uneventfully. After landing he noted that the right main gear box was pulled loose.

NTSB Probable Cause

the collision with a bull during takeoff.

Full Narrative

On September 17, 2003, at 0800 mountain standard time, a Cessna 182K, N2646R, collided with a bull during takeoff from Young Airstrip (PVT), Young, Arizona. The airplane was registered to and operated by the owner under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The airplane sustained substantial damage; the private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. In a written statement, the pilot reported that during takeoff, as the airplane climbed through 6 feet above ground level (agl), a bull wandered onto the runway. The right main gear collided with the bull. The pilot then continued his flight to Payson Airport, Payson, Arizona, where he landed uneventfully. After landing, he noted that the right main gear box was pulled loose.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 MST
Nearest AirportYOUNG (0nm)
Runway36
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182K
Tail NumberN2646R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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