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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Cessna A185F · Tehachapi, CA · January 3, 1995

Date: January 3, 1995 · 10:52 local
Place: Tehachapi, CA
Phase of flight: Scud Running
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N94296
NTSB investigation: NTSBLAX95FA072
Reported as: Cessna A185F
Reported engine: Continental IO520D
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 1
Pilot’s flight hours: 1,750 total1,300 in this make and model

N94296Registration cancelled Apr 29, 2011 · Cessna A185FS/N 18503303 · Built 1977 Airframe modelCessna A185F Engine modelContinental IO-520 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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Impacted ground trying to avoid terrain while scud running in a pass. Low clouds snow showers and icing conditions.

As the FAA filed it

IMPACTED GROUND TRYING TO AVOID TERRAIN WHILE SCUD RUNNING IN A PASS.LOW CLOUDS SNOW SHOWERS AND ICING CONDITIONS.

NTSB investigation

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NTSB LAX95FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTehachapi, CAThe noninstrument-rated pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to reverse direction. Factors relating to the accident were: the mountainous terrain, and adverse weather conditions.Jan 3, 1995 · Destroyed

Other reports on N94296 · 2

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Accident 19820828070219ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Monterey, CALost control landing tail dragger in a light crosswind. Heavy braking to stop swerve caused a wing to hit runway.Aug 28, 1982 · Substantial damage Accident 19800901063259ATo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Protection, KSPilot failed to clear trees on takeoff. Pilot blamed high density altitude. Does not have ag operator certificate.Sep 1, 1980 · Substantial damage