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Aircraft Wreckage Found in Forested Area Following ALNOT Issuance (N182GV)

Heber, AZ, US

On January 1, 2006, a Cessna 182D (registration N182GV) operated by ON File was involved in an aviation accident near Heber, AZ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain. Contributing factors included the pilot's lack of night flying experience and the dark night. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An airplane was the subject of an ALNOT issued January 1, 2006. The wreckage was found at 7,050 feet msl, scattered 580 feet. No anomalies were found in airframe, systems, or engine. The pilot had 3 hours of night flight experience.

Accident Site Description

The accident site was situated in a forested area at an elevation of 7,050 feet above mean sea level. The airplane impacted on a heading of 220 degrees. The wreckage was scattered over a distance of 580 feet.

Time and Conditions

Sunset on the day of the accident occurred at 1726, with the end of civil twilight at 1754. The moon rose at 0825 and set at 1807. The moon was a waxing crescent with one percent of its visible disk illuminated.

Aircraft Examination

An examination of the airframe, airplane systems, and power plant revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal and correct operation prior to impact.

Pilot Experience

According to flight records, the pilot had logged 3 hours of night flight experience.

Alert Notification

The airplane was the subject of an Alert Notification (ALNOT) issued on January 1, 2006.

Controlled flight into terrain

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Jan 2006 Cessna 182D accident near Heber, AZ?

An airplane was the subject of an ALNOT issued January 1, 2006. The wreckage was found at 7,050 feet msl, scattered 580 feet. No anomalies were found in airframe, systems, or engine. The pilot had 3 hours of night flight experience.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Jan 2006 involved a Cessna 182D, registration N182GV, operated by ON File, at Heber, AZ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain. Contributing factors included the pilot's lack of night flying experience and the dark night.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060112X00060. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.