Cessna 182D
Gerlach, NV — August 6, 2008
Event Information
| Date | August 6, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | LAX08CA260 |
| Event ID | 20080827X01340 |
| Location | Gerlach, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.65194, -119.35500 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 182D |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff initial climb.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he landed the airplane on a road in order to visit a ranch. After walking over to the ranch, he found that he had landed at the wrong location. He walked back to the airplane, performed a preflight inspection, and proceeded to takeoff from the road. During the takeoff initial climb, he felt the airplane sinking. The left main landing gear wheel struck a fence, and the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. Both wings sustained structural damage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane or engine.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.