On October 2, 1984, a Cessna R182 (registration N1842R) was involved in an aviation accident near Austin, NV. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft following a highway encountered deteriorating weather and impacted left wing tip first near the east end of a box canyon, 8 miles south of the highway, with a descent angle of 25-30 degrees. Fog obscured conditions at the time.
Accident Details
An aircraft was following a highway on an easterly heading toward its destination when deteriorating weather conditions were encountered. On-scene evidence indicated that the aircraft impacted left wing tip first on a northerly heading near the east end of a box canyon. The impact flight path angle was estimated to be between 25 and 30 degrees downward. The box canyon where the accident occurred was located 8 miles south of the highway.
Weather Conditions
Lander County officials in Austin observed the weather at the time of the accident to be obscured with fog. No other weather details were reported.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 2 Oct 1984 Cessna R182 accident near Austin, NV?
An aircraft following a highway encountered deteriorating weather and impacted left wing tip first near the east end of a box canyon, 8 miles south of the highway, with a descent angle of 25-30 degrees. Fog obscured conditions at the time.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Oct 1984 involved a Cessna R182, registration N1842R, at Austin, NV.
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