No fatalities

CESSNA 182G accident at Eloy, AZ, 25 Apr 2022

Eloy, AZ, United States

On April 25, 2022, a CESSNA 182G operated by PARA TACTICS LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Eloy, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The unoccupied airplanes exceedance of the critical angle of attack which resulted in a stall, subsequent inverted spin, and impact with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The unoccupied airplanes exceedance of the critical angle of attack which resulted in a stall, subsequent inverted spin, and impact with terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Capability exceeded

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Apr 2022 CESSNA 182G accident near Eloy, AZ?

The unoccupied airplanes exceedance of the critical angle of attack which resulted in a stall, subsequent inverted spin, and impact with terrain.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Apr 2022 CESSNA 182G accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Apr 2022 involved a CESSNA 182G, operated by PARA TACTICS LLC, at Eloy, AZ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The unoccupied airplanes exceedance of the critical angle of attack which resulted in a stall, subsequent inverted spin, and impact with terrain.