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April 13, 2008 · Cessna 182 · N6278T

San Quintin, MX

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 13, 2008
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Location
San Quintin, MX
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N6278T
Operator
John Harris
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX08WA113

On April 13, 2008, about 0905 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 182, N6278T, collided with a greenhouse during the initial climb out from a private airstrip in San Quintin, Mexico. The pilot and three passengers received minor injuries; the airplane was substantially damaged. The flight was originating at the time of the mishap and was destined for Tucson, Arizona. The accident investigation is under the control and jurisdiction of the Government of the Republic of Mexico. Any further information may be obtained from: Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) Providencia 807, Cuarto Piso Colonia del Valle, Codigo Postal 03100 Mexico, D.F. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from the DGAC of the Republic of Mexico.

Full Narrative

On April 13, 2008, about 0905 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 182, N6278T, collided with a greenhouse during the initial climb out from a private airstrip in San Quintin, Mexico. The pilot and three passengers received minor injuries; the airplane was substantially damaged. The flight was originating at the time of the mishap and was destined for Tucson, Arizona. The accident investigation is under the control and jurisdiction of the Government of the Republic of Mexico. Any further information may be obtained from: Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) Providencia 807, Cuarto Piso Colonia del Valle, Codigo Postal 03100 Mexico, D.F. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from the DGAC of the Republic of Mexico.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:05 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN6278T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn Harris

People & Injuries

Injury Summary4 injuries (4 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor4
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time09:05
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data