# NTSB DEN82FTE16: Cessna 180, N2332C, Saquache, CO, January 11, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: January 11, 1982, 15:00 local (22:00 UTC)
- Place: Saquache, CO
- Coordinates: 38.079334, -106.140968 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.0793&lon=-106.1410&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report January 11, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 72552
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=DEN82FTE16
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/72552/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTE16

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - on ground/water, takeoff - roll/run
  - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor)
  - judgment - poor, pilot in command (cause)
  - terrain condition - snow covered (contributing factor)
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, takeoff
  - terrain condition - snowbank (contributing factor)

## Analysis

DURING A ROUND-ROBIN VFR FLIGHT THE PILOT LANDED AT COCHETOPA STRIP AND SHUT DOWN FOR 1 HOUR. THE PILOT STATED THAT AT THE TIME OF TAKEOFF THE WIND VELOCITY HAD INCREASED TO 20-25 KNOTS WITH ALMOST A DIRECT CROSSWIND. DURING TAKEOFF THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED LEFT INTO A SNOWBANK, CARTWHEELED AND CAME TO REST INVERTED.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2332C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2332C), registered now, S/N 30632, built 1954 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 180
- Registry model: [Cessna 180](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180) (registry code 2072602) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 30632
- Airframe hours: 4300
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470-A 265 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: George M. Siewers
- Registered owner: George M. Siewers
- Departed: VILLA GROVE, CO
- Destination: VILLA GROVE, CO
- Airport: 28V, Cochetopa, runway 26, 3,500 × 0 ft, gravel

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 38; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 2,783 total, 99 in this make and model, 2,750 as pilot in command, 122 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 360° at 20 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Temperature: 77 °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 19820111001159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820111001159A), Jan 11, 1982: Cessna 180, Saguache, CO, Substantial damage. Aircraft drifted into snowbank during takeoff roll.

## Other investigations on N2332C (2)

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.

- [NTSB ANC26LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA078), Jul 31, 2026: Cessna 180 (N2332C), Nenana, AK, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB OAK73FXQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73FXQ01), Jul 4, 1972: Cessna 180 (N2332C), S.Lk.Tahoe, CA, substantial damage

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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