On February 27, 2009, a CESSNA TR182 was involved in an aviation accident near Amargosa Valley, NV. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and runway alignment. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a soft field takeoff from a dirt runway, the airplane became airborne late, struggled to maintain airspeed, drifted left, and impacted bushes. The front landing gear folded, left main gear broke, and right wing sustained damage.
Accident Sequence
The pilot reported that during an attempted soft field takeoff from a dirt runway, the airplane became airborne approximately two-thirds of the way down the runway. He stated he was unable to maintain adequate airspeed, and the aircraft drifted to the left side of the runway. Subsequently, the airplane impacted bushes and shrubs.
Damage
During the accident sequence, the front landing gear folded back, and the left main landing gear broke off. The outboard half of the right wing was partially separated from the aircraft.
Pilot Report
The pilot's account indicates the airplane failed to achieve sufficient airspeed after becoming airborne. The drift to the left preceded the impact with vegetation. No additional details regarding the runway surface condition or environmental factors were provided.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 27 Feb 2009 CESSNA TR182 accident near Amargosa Valley, NV?
During a soft field takeoff from a dirt runway, the airplane became airborne late, struggled to maintain airspeed, drifted left, and impacted bushes. The front landing gear folded, left main gear broke, and right wing sustained damage.
Were there any fatalities in the 27 Feb 2009 CESSNA TR182 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 27 Feb 2009 involved a CESSNA TR182, at Amargosa Valley, NV.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and runway alignment.