CESSNA 182A
Spokane Valley, WA — June 24, 2024
Event Information
| Date | June 24, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA206 |
| Event ID | 20240624194538 |
| Location | Spokane Valley, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.62163, -117.23473 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Full Narrative
On June 23, 2024, about 1942 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 182A, N4059D was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Spokane Valley, Washington. The pilot and 3 passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
According to the pilot, he departed Moose Creek USFS Airport (1U1), Moose Creek Ranger Station, Idaho at around 1830 with an intended destination of Felts Field Airport (SFF), Spokane, Washington. As he was about 5 miles from SFF, the engine lost power. The pilot initiated a forced landing to an open field. During the landing sequence, the nose gear and right main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest upright.
Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the fuselage was substantially damaged.
The airplane was recovered to a secure location for further examination.
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.