N8540TCESSNA 182C 1993-01-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 182C S/N: 18252440

Summary

On January 29, 1993, a Cessna 182C (N8540T) was involved in an incident near Huntington, UT. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE IMPROPER IN FLT DECISION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO LAND ON AN AIRSTRIP UNSUITABLE FOR LANDING. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT SNOW COVERING THE AIRSTRIP.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA93LA065. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8540T.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, January 29, 1993
NTSB Number
SEA93LA065
Location
HUNTINGTON, UT
Event ID
20001211X11764
Coordinates
39.410686, -110.999717
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE IMPROPER IN FLT DECISION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO LAND ON AN AIRSTRIP UNSUITABLE FOR LANDING. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT SNOW COVERING THE AIRSTRIP.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18252440
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
182C C182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
182C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WALDRON JAMES M
Address
5084 PINE PT
City
PINE RIVER
State / Zip Code
MN 56474-3575
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA93LA065