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December 12, 2014 · Cessna 182T T · N961GW
Wendover, UT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 12, 2014
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Wendover, UT
Aircraft
Cessna 182T T (2002)
Tail Number
N961GW
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR15CA059
After accomplishing a touch and go landing, during a moonless night, the pilot initiated a left climbing turn and orientated himself with the departure end of the runway, by looking outside and behind the airplane. While looking outside, the pilot inadvertently put the airplane into a left steep bank and was unable to recover. Prior to the airplane impacting terrain, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings, the pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain situational awareness during a turn which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
Full Narrative
After accomplishing a touch and go landing, during a moonless night, the pilot initiated a left climbing turn and orientated himself with the departure end of the runway, by looking outside and behind the airplane. While looking outside, the pilot inadvertently put the airplane into a left steep bank and was unable to recover. Prior to the airplane impacting terrain, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings, the pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:30 MST
Nearest AirportWENDOVER (2nm S)
Runway26
Runway Length10000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182T T
Tail NumberN961GW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class · Serious
Crew 2Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 28 C
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time03:35
Weather SourceWFAC