# NTSB DEN82FA193: Cessna R172K, N758JM, Vernal, UT, September 14, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: September 14, 1982, 16:00 local (22:00 UTC)
- Place: Vernal, UT
- Coordinates: 40.550376, -109.570381 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.5504&lon=-109.5704&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 1 fatal
- Status: Completed, report September 14, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 72923
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=DEN82FA193
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/72923/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FA193

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- In flight collision with object, maneuvering
  - object - tree(s) (contributing factor)
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - clearance - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, maneuvering
  - terrain condition - submerged object (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH TREES WHILE LOW FLYING ON A LOCAL FLIGHT. TWO AIRCRAFT PILOTED BY STUDENTS FROM A NEARBY COLLEGE HAD BEEN SEEN FLYING LOW AND CLOSE TO EACH OTHER AROUND THE LOCAL MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. THE STUDENTS WERE ENROLLED IN THE COLLEGE AVIATION PROGRAM. THEY WERE RETURNING TO LAND WHEN ONE AIRCRAFT MADE A STEEP LEFT TURN AND IMPACTED THE MOUNTAIN.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N758JM](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N758JM-1985-01-28), registration cancelled 1985-01-28, S/N R1723133 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA R172K
- Registry model: [Cessna R172K](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-r172k) (registry code 2072431) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 2072431
- Airframe hours: 663
- Engines: CONTINENTAL IO-360-KB 195 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Part 91
- Operator: Rangely Jr. College District
- Registered owner: Rangely Jr. College District
- Departed: RANGELY, CO
- Destination: RANGELY, CO

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 18; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 76 total, 1 in this make and model, 43 as pilot in command, 12 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 315° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Temperature: 140 °F

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19820914046489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820914046489A), Sep 14, 1982: Cessna R172K, Vernal, UT, Destroyed. Struck a tree. Crashed and burned while buzzing area in follow the leader fashion with another aircraft.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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