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July 19, 2011 · Cessna 182S · N314FR
Meeker, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 19, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Meeker, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 182S
Tail Number
N314FR
Operator
Phds
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA492
The pilot reported that he departed on a local sightseeing flight. He said that about 5 miles south of the airport at 1,000 feet above ground level, the airplane encountered a strong downdraft and began to descend. The airplane collided with the tops of several trees before the pilot could arrest the descent. The pilot was able to regain control of the airplane and returned to the departure airport without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and elevator. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadvertent flight into a downdraft, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
Full Narrative
The pilot departed on a local sightseeing flight. About 5 miles south of the departure airport and at an altitude of at least 1,000 feet above the terrain, the airplane encountered a strong downdraft. The airplane collided with the tops of several trees before the pilot could arrest the descent. The pilot was able to regain control of the airplane and return to the departure airport without further incident. The pilot added there were no preimpact problems with the airplane prior to the collision with the trees. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and elevator as a result of the collision with the tree tops.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182S
Tail NumberN314FR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPhds
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC