N1315SCESSNA 182P 1991-08-02 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 182P S/N: 64879

Summary

On August 02, 1991, a Cessna 182P (N1315S) was involved in an accident near Lovelock, NV. 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: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE FOR OBSTRUCTION CLEARANCE, AND HIS INADEQUATE VISUAL SCAN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91FA344. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1315S.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 2, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91FA344
Location
LOVELOCK, NV
Event ID
20001212X17880
Coordinates
40.319702, -118.200759
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE FOR OBSTRUCTION CLEARANCE, AND HIS INADEQUATE VISUAL SCAN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
64879
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
182P C182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LUFTSTROM INC
Address
210 BARTLETT ST
Status
Deregistered
City
RENO
State / Zip Code
NV 89512
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# LAX91FA344