# NTSB FTW82FQG14: Cessna 182, N58947, Pampa, TX, February 1, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Final report
- Date: February 1, 1982
- Place: Pampa, TX
- Coordinates: 35.539634, -100.959648 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.5396&lon=-100.9596&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 2 fatal
- Status: Completed, report February 1, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 72152
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW82FQG14
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/72152/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQG14

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight encounter with weather, maneuvering
  - preflight planning/preparation - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - vfr flight into imc - initiated, pilot in command (cause)
  - overconfidence in personal ability, pilot in command
  - weather condition - low ceiling (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - fog (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - snow (contributing factor)
  - light condition - dark night (contributing factor)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, maneuvering
  - vfr flight into imc - continued, pilot in command
  - terrain condition - open field

## Analysis

N58947 WAS PURCHASED BY THE PILOT THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT. ACCORDING TO A FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR WHO SOLD THE AIRCRAFT, THE PILOT RECEIVED DUAL INSTRUCTION FOR A CHECKOUT IN THE AIRCRAFT AND CURRENCY FOR NIGHT FLIGHT. ACCORDING TO WITNESSES, THE PILOT DID NOT RECEIVE A WEATHER BRIEFING PRIOR TO DEPARTING ENID, NOR WAS THERE COMMUNICATIONS EN ROUTE FOR WEATHER INFORMATION. THE WEATHER REPORTED AT PAMPA AT THE APPROXIMATE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT WAS: INDEFINITE CEILING 200 FT OBSCURED, VISIBILITY TWO MILES, LIGHT SNOW. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS PROGRESSIVELY DETERIORATED THROUGHOUT THE EVENING. THE INVESTIGATION REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF A MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE PRIOR TO IMPACT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N58947](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N58947-2012-09-27), registration cancelled 2012-09-27, S/N 18262418, built 1973 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 182
- Registry model: [Cessna 182P](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182p) (registry code 2075816) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18262418
- Airframe hours: 949
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470 265 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Jerry Wayne Lemons
- Registered owner: Jerry Wayne Lemons
- Departed: ENID, OK
- Destination: ALBUQUERQUE, NM

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 27; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 206 total, 2 in this make and model

## Weather

- Conditions: Instrument (IMC), Night/dark
- Wind: 200° at 17 knots
- Temperature: 88 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: NWS

## 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 19820201002489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820201002489A), Feb 1, 1982: Cessna 182P, Pampa, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. VFR pilot lost control of newly purchased aircraft after entering night IMC weather near destination.

## Other investigations on N58947 (1)

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 DEN75FQD23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75FQD23), May 24, 1975: Cessna 182 (N58947), Las Cruces, NM, 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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