Cessna 182Q accident near Fallbrook, CA

On March 11, 2000, a Cessna 182Q (airplane) was involved in an accident near Fallbrook, CA. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.

Date

March 11, 2000

Place

Fallbrook, CA

Aircraft

Cessna 182Q · Airplane

Injuries

1 fatal, 1 serious, 0 minor

Damage

Substantial

Position

33.354°N, 117.251°W

NTSB ID

20001212X20658

NTSB summary

HISTORY OF FLIGHT On March 11, 2000, at 1016 Pacific standard time, a Cessna 182Q single engine airplane, N95996, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain following a loss of engine power during takeoff from the Fallbrook Community Airpark, Fallbrook, California. The private pilot received fatal injuries while his passenger sustained serious injuries. The aircraft was being operated as a personal flight by the owner/pilot under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 when the accident occurred. The cross-country flight was originating from the Fallbrook Community Airpark at the time of the accident and was destined for San Jose, California. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident, and no flight plan had been filed. A witness on the ground stated that the pilot taxied from his hangar directly to the departure end of runway 18. He said that the pilot did not perform a pre-takeoff engine run-up or cycle the propeller prior to departure. After takeoff, the airplane climbed out on an upwind heading, reaching approximately 300 feet agl, when the engine lost power. Another witness on the ground heard the engine being cranked in the air after it had stopped, and subsequently reported seeing a black puff of smoke from the exhaust. According to the witnesses, the airplane cleared utility lines that ran along the airport boundary then pitched nose down, impacting the ground in a nose low attitude. After striking the ground, the airplane nosed over and came to rest on its back. The passenger, who was the pilot's spouse, stated that the pilot usua

Probable cause

the loss of engine power resulting from fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, inadequate performance of the pre-takeoff checklist, and failure to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned prior to takeoff. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while attempting to clear a power line during the ensuing forced landing, which re

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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.