N6181B

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 182A S/N: 34181

Summary

On March 25, 1990, a Cessna 182A (N6181B) was involved in an accident near Sandy Valley, NV. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 3 people uninjured out of 4 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S POOR FLIGHT PLANNING AND POOR INFLIGHT DECISIONS RESULTING IN BECOMING LOST AND EXHAUSTING FUEL BEFORE LANDING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA124. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6181B.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 25, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA124
Location
SANDY VALLEY, NV
Event ID
20001212X22749
Coordinates
35.749534, -115.529403
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S POOR FLIGHT PLANNING AND POOR INFLIGHT DECISIONS RESULTING IN BECOMING LOST AND EXHAUSTING FUEL BEFORE LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
34181
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
182A C182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WAITMAN JOSEPH L
Address
6251 BRYNHURST DR
Status
Deregistered
City
LAS VEGAS
State / Zip Code
NV 89115
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# LAX90LA124