N2031GCESSNA 182A 1992-05-16 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 182A S/N: 51331

Summary

On May 16, 1992, a Cessna 182A (N2031G) was involved in an accident near S.lake Tahoe, CA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THAT THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND USED POOR JUDGMENT BY FLYING AT AN UNWARRANTED LOW ALTITUDE AND MISJUDGED THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TREE TOPS AND THE AIRPLANE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA210. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2031G.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 16, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA210
Location
S.LAKE TAHOE, CA
Event ID
20001211X14684
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THAT THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND USED POOR JUDGMENT BY FLYING AT AN UNWARRANTED LOW ALTITUDE AND MISJUDGED THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TREE TOPS AND THE AIRPLANE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
51331
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
182A C182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ELLIOTT CARL D
Address
693 CASEY ST PO BOX 1178
Status
Deregistered
City
ALTAVILLE
State / Zip Code
CA 95221
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# LAX92LA210