N9075XCESSNA 182D 1990-11-11 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 182D S/N: 18253475

Summary

On November 11, 1990, a Cessna 182D (N9075X) was involved in an accident near Walker, MI. 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: VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT ARE FAILURE TO OBTAIN A PREFLIGHT WEATHER BRIEFING, BECOMING LOST/DISORIENTED, INDUCTION AIR FILTER ICING, EXCESSIVE WORKLOAD, AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN TYPE OF OPERATION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91FA026. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9075X.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, November 11, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI91FA026
Location
WALKER, MI
Event ID
20001212X24585
Coordinates
42.979045, -85.710449
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT ARE FAILURE TO OBTAIN A PREFLIGHT WEATHER BRIEFING, BECOMING LOST/DISORIENTED, INDUCTION AIR FILTER ICING, EXCESSIVE WORKLOAD, AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN TYPE OF OPERATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18253475
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
182D C182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MAXFIELD CHARLES Z
Address
714 ELLIOTT ST
Status
Deregistered
City
GRAND HAVEN
State / Zip Code
MI 49417
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# CHI91FA026