Cessna R182 accident near Herbster, WI
On October 11, 1993, a Cessna R182 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Herbster, WI. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- October 11, 1993
- Place
- Herbster, WI
- Aircraft
- Cessna R182 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 2 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 46.830°N, 91.260°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001211X13525
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On October 11, 1993, at 1337 central daylight time, a Cessna R182 airplane, N6422S, struck trees while maneuvering and fell to ground near Herbster, Wisconsin. The commercial pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed by collision with trees, a power pole and ground. Visual meteorological conditions existed for the personal flight. The airplane departed Eden Prairie, Minnesota about 1130 to stop at La Pointe, Wisconsin, then return. No flight plan was on file; the flight operated under 14 CFR 91. The flight purpose was to view and photograph fall colors while flying to and from Madeline Island (La Pointe). The wife of the pilot stated he and the passenger took sandwiches for a picnic on the island runway, two 35mm cameras and a video camera. A brother stated the pilot was interested in purchasing land or a cabin in the vicinity. No one was found during the investigation who had seen the airplane at the island. Witnesses observed the airplane flying west at low altitude. Witnesses east of the site reported loud, even engine sound. One of 3 witnesses at the western-most vantage point recalled uneven engine noise, then no apparent sound as the airplane approached with wings rocking from side to side. The airplane arrived about 1000 feet from the latter 3 witnesses, and about 40 feet above trees, when the engine accelerated and the airplane turned sharply right. The turn continued to the north-northeast, accompanied by continuous engine sound. The airplane flew away toward forested, rising terrain. The sole witness above recounted smo
Probable cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM TREES.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
