Casualties unknown

Right Main Gear Collapse after Tire Blowout on Unprepared Strip near Quartermaster Point (N2810K)

Meadview, AZ, US

On April 7, 1982, a Cessna 180K (registration N2810K) operated by Tucker Aviation Company was involved in an aviation accident near Meadview, AZ. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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Aircraft registered N2810K
Aircraft registered N2810K. Photo: Tomás Del Coro from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A pilot landed at an unprepared strip near Quartermaster Point due to engine concerns, then during taxi for takeoff, the right tire struck a rock, blew out, and the right main gear collapsed, damaging the wing, fuselage, and propeller.

Accident Details

According to the pilot, the flight originated at North Las Vegas, Nevada. The pilot reported that he landed at an unprepared strip when his engine did not sound right, but the engine checked out on the ground. While the aircraft was on the unprepared strip, the right tire blew out after striking a rock. Subsequently, the right main gear collapsed, resulting in damage to the right wing, fuselage, and propeller.

The pilot stated that he was only taxiing for takeoff when the accident occurred. The unprepared strip was located near Quartermaster Point, which is a scenic attraction. No further details about the aircraft, occupants, or injuries were provided in the source.

The accident sequence involved a tire failure and gear collapse during taxi operations on an unprepared surface.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Apr 1982 Cessna 180K accident near Meadview, AZ?

A pilot landed at an unprepared strip near Quartermaster Point due to engine concerns, then during taxi for takeoff, the right tire struck a rock, blew out, and the right main gear collapsed, damaging the wing, fuselage, and propeller.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Apr 1982 involved a Cessna 180K, registration N2810K, operated by Tucker Aviation Company, at Meadview, AZ.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X02240. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.