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February 27, 2009 · Cessna TR182 · N2518S
Amargosa Valley, NV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 27, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Amargosa Valley, NV
Aircraft
Cessna TR182
Tail Number
N2518S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA131
The pilot reported that the airplane became airborne about 2/3 of the way down the runway during an attempted soft-field takeoff from a dirt runway. He said that he was unable to maintain an adequate airspeed and drifted off to the left side of the runway and impacted bushes and shrubs. During the accident sequence, the front landing gear folded back and the left main landing gear broke off. The outboard half of the right wing was partially separated.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Airspeed-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane became airborne about 2/3 of the way down the runway during an attempted soft field takeoff from a dirt runway. He said he was unable to maintain an adequate airspeed and drifted off to the left side of the runway and impacted bushes and shrubs. During the accident sequence, the front landing gear folded back, and the left main landing gear broke off. The outboard half of the right wing was partially separated.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 PST
Nearest AirportAmargosa Airport (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length1625 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna TR182
Tail NumberN2518S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 SERIES · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 23 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:30
Weather SourceWFAC