N2445GCESSNA 182B 1991-02-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 182B S/N: 2445G

Summary

On February 18, 1991, a Cessna 182B (N2445G) was involved in an accident near Wallkill, NY. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: DECISION BY THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT TO ATTEMPT FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN AIRFRAME ICING, LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH TREES. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO RECEIVE A PRE-FLIGHT WEATHER BRIEFING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC91LA077. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2445G.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 18, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA077
Location
WALLKILL, NY
Event ID
20001212X16506
Coordinates
41.599334, -74.159934
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

DECISION BY THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT TO ATTEMPT FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN AIRFRAME ICING, LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH TREES. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO RECEIVE A PRE-FLIGHT WEATHER BRIEFING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
2445G
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2000
Model / ICAO
182B C182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GOLDBERG DAVID A TRUSTEE
Address
5818 N PIKE LAKE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
DULUTH
State / Zip Code
MN 55811-9654
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# NYC91LA077