# NTSB LAX82DA303: Cessna 172N, N5357J, Pine Springs, AZ, August 14, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Final report
- Date: August 14, 1982, 12:30 local (19:30 UTC)
- Place: Pine Springs, AZ
- Coordinates: 35.359817, -109.239929 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.3598&lon=-109.2399&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor, 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report August 14, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 72232
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX82DA303
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/72232/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA303

## 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
  - unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area - selected, pilot in command (cause)
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - ground loop/swerve - uncontrolled, pilot in command
- On ground/water collision with object, takeoff - roll/run
  - terrain condition - dirt bank/rising embankment (contributing factor)

## Analysis

PLT STATED HE LANDED AT WHAT HE THOUGHT WAS HIS DESTINATION ARPT. THE FIELD WAS SOFT & AN ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. HE THEN TAXIED TO AN ADJACENT PAVED ROAD & A SECOND TAKEOFF WAS ATTEMPTED. THE MAIN LANDING GEAR WENT OFF THE SHOULDER & THE ACFT SPUN AROUND STRIKING AN EMBANKMENT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5357J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5357J), registered now, S/N 17273762, built 1980 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 172N
- Registry model: [Cessna 172N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n) (registry code 2072434) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 17273762
- Airframe hours: 1000
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-H2AD 160 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Venture Aviation
- Registered owner: Venture Aviation
- Departed: P10, CHANDLER, AZ
- Destination: P34, WINDOW ROCK, AZ
- Airport: E72

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 29; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 52 total, 1 in this make and model, 2 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 290° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 25 statute miles
- Temperature: 172 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: GUP, 20 nm away

## 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 19820814041769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820814041769A), Aug 14, 1982: Cessna 172N, Pine Springs, AZ, Substantial damage. Mistook open field for airport then elected to takeoff on a road. Ran off roadway into an embankment.

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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