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Gunnison, Colorado

June 23, 2023 · NTSB CEN23LA263 · CESSNA 182G (N3289S)
Serious Injury
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot’s improper decision to fly into an area of unsuitable terrain which the airplane was unable to exit, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.

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NTSB Findings

  • Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Decision making/judgment-Pilot
  • Personnel issues-Experience/knowledge-Knowledge-Knowledge of geographic area-Pilot
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Aircraft capability-Climb capability-Capability exceeded
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Airspeed-Not attained/maintained
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Angle of attack-Capability exceeded

Details

NTSB ReportCEN23LA263
AircraftCESSNA 182G
RegistrationN3289S
DamageDEST
FAR Part091
Location38.4470, -107.4760
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