N55AGCESSNA 182RG 1990-05-22 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 182RG S/N: RG18200076

Summary

On May 22, 1990, a Cessna 182RG (N55AG) was involved in an accident near Highland, NC. 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 ATTEMPTED VFR FLIGHT IN IMC. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT ARE THE PILOT'S INACCURATE WEATHER EVALUATION AND POOR IN FLIGHT DECISION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL90FA118. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N55AG.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 22, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL90FA118
Location
HIGHLAND, NC
Event ID
20001212X23063
Coordinates
35.049072, -83.189292
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 ATTEMPTED VFR FLIGHT IN IMC. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT ARE THE PILOT'S INACCURATE WEATHER EVALUATION AND POOR IN FLIGHT DECISION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
RG18200076
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
182RG C182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GOODWIN JOHN E JR
Address
949 TODD WAY
Status
Deregistered
City
TAVARES
State / Zip Code
FL 32778
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# ATL90FA118