Casualties unknown

Cessna 182R Encounters Burble, Impacts Short of Runway (N9652X)

Salt Lake City, UT, US

On November 10, 1993, a Cessna 182R (registration N9652X) operated by Civil Air Patrol, Utah Wing was involved in an aviation accident near Salt Lake City, UT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S MAINTAINING INADEQUATE ALTITUDE WHILE CROSSING OVER THE GROUND TRACK OF THE LANDING BOEING 757. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS WAKE TURBULENCE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A Cessna 182R, cleared to land on Runway 32 with Boeing 757 traffic one mile final for Runway 35, encountered a burble during final approach, resulting in a rapid right roll and nose-up pitch. The aircraft impacted short of the threshold.

Incident Overview

A Cessna 182R was conducting a landing approach to Runway 32 after receiving clearance. At the same time, a Boeing 757 was on a one-mile final approach for Runway 35. Radar data indicates that the Cessna crossed the ground track of the Boeing approximately 38 seconds after the 757's passage, at an altitude of about 100 feet above ground level.

Sequence of Events

During the final approach, the Cessna encountered a 'burble', described as a disturbance in the airflow. This was immediately followed by a rapid roll to the right and a nose-up pitching motion. The pilot attempted to regain control of the aircraft.

Outcome

The aircraft impacted the ground short of the Runway 32 threshold while the pilot was still in the process of recovering control. The source does not specify the extent of damage or any injuries.

Aircraft and Traffic Information

The involved aircraft were a Cessna 182R and a Boeing 757. The operations involved Runway 32 and Runway 35 at an unspecified airport. No further details about the operator or the date are provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Nov 1993 Cessna 182R accident near Salt Lake City, UT?

A Cessna 182R, cleared to land on Runway 32 with Boeing 757 traffic one mile final for Runway 35, encountered a burble during final approach, resulting in a rapid right roll and nose-up pitch. The aircraft impacted short of the threshold.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Nov 1993 involved a Cessna 182R, registration N9652X, operated by Civil Air Patrol, Utah Wing, at Salt Lake City, UT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S MAINTAINING INADEQUATE ALTITUDE WHILE CROSSING OVER THE GROUND TRACK OF THE LANDING BOEING 757. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS WAKE TURBULENCE.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X13794. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.