Two Killed in Cessna 182T Crash Near Armistead, California

Two people were killed May 7 when a Cessna 182T Skylane, registration N227TF, crashed into mountainous terrain near Armistead, California. According to the Aviation Safety Network, the aircraft was destroyed and a post-crash fire occurred at the scene.

Investigation Underway

The National Transportation Safety Board has indexed the event under case number ANC26FA039. While the NTSB has confirmed the accident as fatal, a preliminary report has not yet been released, and the circumstances surrounding the crash remain unknown.

The Cessna 182T Skylane is a four-seat, single-engine aircraft widely used for private and general aviation operations. Investigators are expected to examine maintenance records, weather conditions and pilot performance as part of the standard NTSB inquiry to determine the cause of the accident.