Cessna 182Q N33PA

Summary

On 15 June 2002 at about 14:20 local time, a Cessna 182Q registered N33PA was involved in an accident near Deer Valley, Arizona, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 were seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

15 June 2002 at 14:20

Classification

Accident

Location

Deer Valley, Arizona, United States

Nearest airport

Deer Valley Municipal (DVT)

Coordinates

33.6883, -112.0822

Aircraft

Cessna 182Q

Registration

N33PA

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Deer Valley → Sedona

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

LAX02FA198

2 people were seriously injured.

a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the takeoff initial climb, and, the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway, which resulted in a stall.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The airplane experienced a loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb and collided with terrain during an attempted return to runway maneuver. The pilot reported that about 200 to 300 feet above ground level there was a loud bang from engine area followed by a strong vibration. The pilot executed a left turn toward a landing area. The passenger reported that the airplane stalled after completing a 180-degree turn back towards the runway. The airplane impacted the ground in a 60-degree nose down attitude. A post accident examination of the airframe and engine found several discrepancies with the fuel system and the engine installation; however, none of these either individually or collectively would have caused the loss of power.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.