2006-08-30: Cessna 182RG — Civil Air Patrol — Fairfield, UT

Casualties unknown • Fairfield, UT, US

Probable cause

The failure of the pilot-rated-passenger to maintain adequate airspeed on final during a simulated engine-out approach, resulting in the aircraft descending into the terrain about 40 feet short of the runway, and the failure of the pilot-in-command to take remedial action.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot-in-command, who held a commercial pilot certificate, was letting his passenger, a certified flight instructor without a current medical, execute a simulated engine-out approach to a full-stop landing. While trying to stretch the final glide, the passenger let the airspeed get too slow, and the aircraft started descending at an excessive rate. The pilot-in-command did not take any remedial action, and the aircraft impacted the terrain about 40 feet short of the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the airframe.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2006-08-30 Cessna 182RG accident near Fairfield, UT?

The pilot-in-command, who held a commercial pilot certificate, was letting his passenger, a certified flight instructor without a current medical, execute a simulated engine-out approach to a full-stop landing. While trying to stretch the final glide, the passenger let the airspeed get too slow, and the aircraft…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2006-08-30 involved a Cessna 182RG, registration N5464N, operated by Civil Air Patrol, at Fairfield, UT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure of the pilot-rated-passenger to maintain adequate airspeed on final during a simulated engine-out approach, resulting in the aircraft descending into the terrain about 40 feet short of the runway, and the failure of the pilot-in-command to take remedial action.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20061004X01451. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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