CESSNA 182C
Vernal, UT — May 22, 2024
Event Information
| Date | May 22, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA296 |
| Event ID | 20240906195070 |
| Location | Vernal, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.43608, -109.51141 |
| Airport | Vernal Regional Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182C |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Full Narrative
On May 22, 2024, about 1030 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 182C, N8580T, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Vernal, Utah. The pilot and 2 passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
The pilot reported that while on 5-mile final for runway 17 at the Vernal Regional Airport (VEL), Vernal, Utah, he performed a slip briefly to lose altitude. As the airplane was about 3 miles from the runway, he reduced engine power and extended the flaps to 40°. Shortly after, the engine “stumbled” and lost total power. Despite his attempts, the pilot was unable to restart the engine and initiated a landing to an open field. During the off-airport landing, the airplane landed hard, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage.
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.