On August 2, 1983, a Cessna 182E (registration N2840Y) was involved in an aviation accident near Agness, OR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in a stall, and his decision to overfly the runway twice to look for cattle. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot stalled the aircraft at low altitude while attempting to divert to another runway after overflying the active strip twice to avoid cattle.
What happened
The pilot reported that he overflew the runway two times in an effort to locate cattle. On the third approach, during short final, cattle began crossing the runway in use. The pilot maneuvered to use the other runway and stalled at about 25 ft AGL. Due to the aircraft's low altitude and high surrounding terrain, a go-around was not possible.
Findings
The stall occurred at low altitude due to the pilot's decision to overfly the runway twice to look for cattle. The pilot's inability to execute a go-around was due to the aircraft's low altitude and high surrounding terrain.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in a stall, and his decision to overfly the runway twice to look for cattle.
What happened in the 2 Aug 1983 Cessna 182E accident near Agness, OR?
A pilot stalled the aircraft at low altitude while attempting to divert to another runway after overflying the active strip twice to avoid cattle.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Aug 1983 involved a Cessna 182E, registration N2840Y, at Agness, OR.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in a stall, and his decision to overfly the runway twice to look for cattle.
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