On March 22, 1990, a Cessna 182N (registration N92292) operated by Donald L. Myers was involved in an aviation accident near Caputa, SD. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, ACCUMULATION OF STRUCTURAL ICE AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE ADVERRSE WEATHER WAS A RELATED FACTOR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot transporting three passengers for a scholarship interview encountered icing conditions while intercepting the ILS localizer, then reported the aircraft was in a spin and dive. On-scene examination found large pieces of wing leading edge ice.
Flight Details
A pilot was flying three passengers to Rapid City for a scholarship interview. Prior to departure and again en route, the pilot received weather briefings that indicated light to moderate icing conditions at the destination.
Sequence of Events
While turning to intercept the ILS localizer, the pilot reported being in icing conditions. Shortly thereafter, the pilot radioed that the aircraft was in "a spin and a dive."
Post-Accident Examination
An on-scene examination revealed numerous large pieces of contoured ice. The ice matched the rounded portion of the wing leading edge.
What happened in the 22 Mar 1990 Cessna 182N accident near Caputa, SD?
A pilot transporting three passengers for a scholarship interview encountered icing conditions while intercepting the ILS localizer, then reported the aircraft was in a spin and dive. On-scene examination found large pieces of wing leading edge ice.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 Mar 1990 involved a Cessna 182N, registration N92292, operated by Donald L. Myers, at Caputa, SD.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, ACCUMULATION OF STRUCTURAL ICE AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE ADVERRSE WEATHER WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
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