N5530B

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 182 S/N: 33530

Summary

On December 16, 1991, a Cessna 182 (N5530B) was involved in an accident near Santa Teresa, NM. 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 PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT, PILOT'S APPREHENSION, PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT EXPERIENCE, SPATIAL DISORIENTATION, POOR INSTRUMENT LOCATION, VISUAL PERCEPTION AND INADEQUATE COCKPIT LIGHTING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW92FA048. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5530B.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, December 16, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW92FA048
Location
SANTA TERESA, NM
Event ID
20001212X18594
Coordinates
31.839277, -106.680946
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT, PILOT'S APPREHENSION, PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT EXPERIENCE, SPATIAL DISORIENTATION, POOR INSTRUMENT LOCATION, VISUAL PERCEPTION AND INADEQUATE COCKPIT LIGHTING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
33530
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
182 C182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
182

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
INTERNATIONAL AIR SERVICES INC TRUSTEE
Address
123 W NYE LN STE 129
City
CARSON CITY
State / Zip Code
NV 89706-0838
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# FTW92FA048