On November 14, 1983, a Cessna 182P (registration N7292S) was involved in an aviation accident near Climax, CO. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
The wreckage of aircraft N7292S was discovered on July 22, 1984, by the Colorado Civil Air Patrol. The aircraft had impacted tall pine trees in a near vertical right-hand spiral, resulting in destruction and fatal injuries to all occupants.
Accident Discovery
The wreckage of aircraft N7292S was located by the Colorado Civil Air Patrol on July 22, 1984. The search and recovery operation identified the crash site within a remote area.
Wreckage Examination
An on-scene examination of the wreckage revealed that the aircraft had impacted tall pine trees while executing a near vertical right-hand spiral maneuver. The impact forces destroyed the aircraft, and all occupants sustained fatal injuries at the time of impact. The entire wreckage was contained within an approximate 100-foot area.
Impact Details
Due to the extent of impact damage, investigators were unable to establish flight control continuity. The examination did not determine the cause of the maneuver or the accident sequence.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 14 Nov 1983 Cessna 182P accident near Climax, CO?
The wreckage of aircraft N7292S was discovered on July 22, 1984, by the Colorado Civil Air Patrol. The aircraft had impacted tall pine trees in a near vertical right-hand spiral, resulting in destruction and fatal injuries to all occupants.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 Nov 1983 involved a Cessna 182P, registration N7292S, at Climax, CO.
A SkyWalk Join't 3 paraglider crashed into the ground near Las Vizcachas, Chile, on September 1, 2024. The pilot and passenger sustained serious spinal…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2024-09-01DGAC Chile
A Cessna 172N struck electrical cables while on final approach to land at Aucó Aerodrome in Chile. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained damage…
A Bombardier DHC-8-402 suffered a tail strike during landing at Puerto Williams on September 9, 2024. All 76 occupants were unharmed, but the aircraft…
A MYD JS-MD 3 glider veered off the runway and struck a wall at Vitacura Aerodrome on January 6, 2025. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained…
A recreational paraglider flight in Puchuncaví, Chile, ended with the pilot sustaining serious injuries after a rapid descent and impact with a hillside on…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2025-03-29DGAC Chile
A Tecnam P2006T landed on its belly at an aerodrome in Poland after the crew failed to confirm landing gear deployment. The incident resulted in no injuries…