N4944HCESSNA 182R 1990-09-09 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 182R S/N: 18267855

Summary

On September 09, 1990, a Cessna 182R (N4944H) was involved in an accident near Evington, VA. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. 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 OF THE AIRCRAFT BECAUSE OF SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. A CONTRIBUTING CAUSE IS FAILURE OF THE VACUUM SYSTEM.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO90DID02. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4944H.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 9, 1990
NTSB Number
BFO90DID02
Location
EVINGTON, VA
Event ID
20001212X24198
Coordinates
37.230648, -79.279808
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT BECAUSE OF SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. A CONTRIBUTING CAUSE IS FAILURE OF THE VACUUM SYSTEM.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18267855
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
182R C182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SHELBY AVIATION INC
Address
SHELBY MUN ARPTPO BOX 1221
Status
Deregistered
City
SHELBY
State / Zip Code
NC 28150
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# BFO90DID02