2 fatalities

Cessna 182 Collides with Power Pole near Paloma, Arizona (N3205S)

Gila Bend, AZ, US

On December 5, 1985, a Cessna 182G (registration N3205S) was involved in an aviation accident near Gila Bend, AZ. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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On December 4, 1985, a Cessna 182 (N3205S) struck a power utility pole near Paloma, AZ, under visual meteorological conditions. The aircraft was destroyed; the two occupants sustained fatal injuries.

Incident Overview

On December 4, 1985, at 1928 Mountain Standard Time, a Cessna 182, registration N3205S, collided with a power utility pole near Paloma, Arizona. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident, and no flight plan had been filed.

Aircraft and Occupants

The aircraft was destroyed in the collision. The two people on board the aircraft received fatal injuries. The pilot of the aircraft has not been identified. The only person identified at the time of the report was Roberto Mendez Ramirez, a resident of Caborca, Mexico.

Flight Details

The origin, destination, and type of flight operations are unknown. No additional information regarding the purpose of the flight or the specific circumstances leading to the collision is available from the investigation source.

Investigation Status

The accident investigation did not determine a probable cause based on the available information. Further details were not provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Dec 1985 Cessna 182G accident near Gila Bend, AZ?

On December 4, 1985, a Cessna 182 (N3205S) struck a power utility pole near Paloma, AZ, under visual meteorological conditions. The aircraft was destroyed; the two occupants sustained fatal injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Dec 1985 Cessna 182G accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Dec 1985 involved a Cessna 182G, registration N3205S, at Gila Bend, AZ.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X38431. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.