On November 28, 1992, a Cessna 182K (registration N2622Q) operated by Ralph E. Murry was involved in an aviation accident near Flagstaff, AZ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND IMPROPER REMEDIAL ACTION BY DESCENDING INTO HIGH TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE PREVAILING CLOUD CONDITION. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a VFR personal flight, the pilot reported being in light clouds but able to see the ground. Radar showed a descent until the aircraft disappeared at 8,500 feet MSL, with impact 2 miles north at 6,500 feet elevation.
Incident Overview
During a visual flight rules personal flight, the pilot contacted the flight service station and reported that he was in light clouds but could see the ground. Radar data showed the airplane continued a descent until it disappeared from radar when it was at 8,500 feet MSL.
Impact and Wreckage
The impact area is located about 2 miles north of the last radar return at a 6,500 ft. elevation. The airplane struck the ground in a nose down, left wing down attitude. The wreckage debris path extended about 285 feet from the initial left wing impact area.
Propeller Evidence
The propeller blades exhibited extensive power signatures.
What happened in the 28 Nov 1992 Cessna 182K accident near Flagstaff, AZ?
During a VFR personal flight, the pilot reported being in light clouds but able to see the ground. Radar showed a descent until the aircraft disappeared at 8,500 feet MSL, with impact 2 miles north at 6,500 feet elevation.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 28 Nov 1992 involved a Cessna 182K, registration N2622Q, operated by Ralph E. Murry, at Flagstaff, AZ.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT'S CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND IMPROPER REMEDIAL ACTION BY DESCENDING INTO HIGH TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE PREVAILING CLOUD CONDITION.
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