N466KTCESSNA 182 1993-03-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 182 S/N: 18255870

Summary

On March 15, 1993, a Cessna 182 (N466KT) was involved in an accident near Lake Havasu, AZ. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE IMPROPER WELDING OF THE INBOARD BOSS BY AN UNKNOWN PERSON RESULTING IN A FATIGUE FAILURE ON THE INBOARD BOSS. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE VEHICLE THAT WAS STRUCK DURING THE FORCED LANDING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX93LA151. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N466KT.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, March 15, 1993
NTSB Number
LAX93LA151
Location
LAKE HAVASU, AZ
Event ID
20001211X12009
Coordinates
34.480598, -114.320358
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE IMPROPER WELDING OF THE INBOARD BOSS BY AN UNKNOWN PERSON RESULTING IN A FATIGUE FAILURE ON THE INBOARD BOSS. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE VEHICLE THAT WAS STRUCK DURING THE FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18255870
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
182 C182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HALE EUGENE E
Address
1833 GISH LN
Status
Deregistered
City
TYLER
State / Zip Code
TX 75701-5142
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# LAX93LA151