N2137G

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 182A S/N: 51437

Summary

On May 06, 1991, a Cessna 182A (N2137G) was involved in an accident near Lee Vining, CA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DUE TO SPATIAL DISORIENTATION DURING A NIGHT APPROACH.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91FA203. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2137G.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 6, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91FA203
Location
LEE VINING, CA
Event ID
20001212X17018
Coordinates
37.989425, -119.110420
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DUE TO SPATIAL DISORIENTATION DURING A NIGHT APPROACH.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
51437
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
182A C182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BONINI RONALD F SR
Address
BOX 7
Status
Deregistered
City
JUNE LAKE
State / Zip Code
CA 93529
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# LAX91FA203