Cessna 182 accident near Big Creek, ID
On June 28, 2024, a Cessna 182 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Big Creek, ID. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- June 28, 2024
- Place
- Big Creek, ID
- Aircraft
- Cessna 182 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 1 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 45.124°N, 115.324°W
- NTSB ID
- 20240629194573
Official records · WPR24FA215
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHTOn June 28, 2024, about 1730 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 182 airplane, N6210A, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Big Creek, Idaho. The pilot was fatally injured, and the pilot-rated passenger was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot-rated passenger, he and his father departed Smiley Creek Airport (U87), Smiley Creek, Idaho, destined for Big Creek Airport (U60), Big Creek, Idaho. Before the departure a personal electronic video camera was installed under the left wing. EDM data revealed that during the departure the engine speed increased to 2700 rpm while about 7,200 ft mean sea level (msl) and about 30°C, and at a density altitude of about 10,200 ft. The pilot was seated in the left seat and the pilot-rated passenger was seated in the right seat. While enroute to U60, the pilot-rated passenger was flying the airplane and the pilot provided instruction on mountain flying techniques. ADS-B data showed the airplane maneuvering throughout the flight, consistent with the pilot-rated passenger’s statement of the pilot demonstrating mountain flying techniques. The pilot-rated passenger reported that the engine was running well. He relinquished the flight controls to the pilot when the airplane was about seven miles from U60. The pilot-rated passenger recalled that upon arrival at U60, the wind was tolerable and that the landing would be with a slight tailwind. ADS-B, onboard instruments, and recorded video from the onboard camera
Probable cause
The pilot’s delayed decision to go around after descending below the recommended abort altitude with a slight tailwind and an over-gross-weight airplane, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the published guidance for airport operations.
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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.
