Cessna 182P accident near Raymond, MS

On October 26, 1994, a Cessna 182P (airplane) was involved in an accident near Raymond, MS. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.

Date
October 26, 1994
Place
Raymond, MS
Aircraft
Cessna 182P · Airplane
Injuries
2 fatal, 1 serious, 1 minor
Damage
Destroyed
Position
32.260°N, 90.420°W
NTSB ID
20001206X02487

NTSB summary

HISTORY OF FLIGHT On October 25, 1994, about 2340 central daylight time, a Cessna 182P, N58792, registered to Tomlinson Avionics, Inc., collided with trees and then the ground shortly after takeoff from John Bell Williams Airport, Raymond, Mississippi, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 pleasure flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft was destroyed. The private-rated pilot and one passenger received fatal injuries. One passenger received serious injuries and one passenger received minor injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The passenger seated in the right rear seat stated he met the pilot and two other passengers at a local bar. The pilot and himself had been drinking alcoholic beverages. The pilot asked if they wanted to go flying. They agreed, and departed for the airport, stopping at a store to purchase beer on the way. The pilot also called on the cellular phone to check the weather. After takeoff the airplane flew for about 2 minutes. He stated he remembered being above trees but not very high. He did not remember anything else about the accident. The right front seat passenger stated she and the other two passengers met the pilot at a local bar. He offered to take them flying. They went to the airport, stopping on the way to purchase beer. The pilot called to check the weather as they drove. He then checked the airplane and they all got in. After takeoff the airplane climbed and then appeared to level off. After about 45 seconds it began to tremble. She next remembers waking up on t

Probable cause

THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGMENT AND PERFORMANCE DUE TO ALCOHOL, AND HIS RESULTING FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE AFTER TAKEOFF.

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