N1362MCESSNA 182P 1992-04-02 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 182P S/N: 18264298

Summary

On April 02, 1992, a Cessna 182P (N1362M) was involved in an accident near Arcata, CA. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S DESCENT BELOW DECISION HEIGHT, AND HIS ALCOHOLIC IMPAIRMENT OF EFFICIENCY AND JUDGEMENT. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX92FA160. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1362M.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 2, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92FA160
Location
ARCATA, CA
Event ID
20001211X14438
Coordinates
40.799869, -124.149223
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S DESCENT BELOW DECISION HEIGHT, AND HIS ALCOHOLIC IMPAIRMENT OF EFFICIENCY AND JUDGEMENT. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18264298
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
182P C182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NORTHERN AVIATION DBA
Address
4102 JACOBS AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
EUREKA
State / Zip Code
CA 95501
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# LAX92FA160