CESSNA 182G

Gunnison, CO — June 23, 2023

Event Information

DateJune 23, 2023
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN23LA263
Event ID20230626192455
LocationGunnison, CO
CountryUSA
Coordinates38.44700, -107.47600
Highest InjurySERS

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model182G
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageDEST

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious4
Minor0
None0
Total Injured4

Event Location

Probable Cause

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.

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.

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