N9383XCESSNA 182E 1990-12-30 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 182E S/N: 182053783

Summary

On December 30, 1990, a Cessna 182E (N9383X) was involved in an accident near Saluda, 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 CONTINUED VISUAL FLIGHT RULES FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WERE FOG, RAIN, AND LOW CEILING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL91FA031. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9383X.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 30, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL91FA031
Location
SALUDA, NC
Event ID
20001212X24715
Coordinates
35.230026, -82.340919
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE CONTINUED VISUAL FLIGHT RULES FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WERE FOG, RAIN, AND LOW CEILING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
182053783
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
182E C182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
P O BOX 23939
Status
Deregistered
City
JACKSONVILLE
State / Zip Code
FL 32241
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# ATL91FA031