# NTSB LAX82FA260: Cessna TR182, N736EY, Happy Camp, CA, July 17, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: July 17, 1982, 15:15 local (22:15 UTC)
- Place: Happy Camp, CA
- Coordinates: 41.779647, -123.469734 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.7796&lon=-123.4697&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 5 fatal
- Status: Completed, report July 17, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 70958
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX82FA260
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/70958/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA260

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with terrain/water, climb
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - terrain condition - mountainous/hilly (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - rising (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED THE SIDE OF A NARROW AND STEEP CANYON IN A CLIMB ATTITUDE. THE WEATHER WAS VFR. THE CRASH OCCURREDNORTHWEST OF THE DEPARTURE POINT AFTER ABOUT 1 HOUR AND 15 MINUTES OF FLIGHT. NO FLIGHT PLAN WAS FILED, DESTINATION WAS NOT DETERMINED.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N736EY](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N736EY-2013-11-08), registration cancelled 2013-11-08, S/N R18200727, built 1978 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA TR182
- Registry model: [Cessna TR182](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-tr182) (registry code 2072735) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540-series) (registry code 41532, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: R18200727
- Airframe hours: 528
- Engines: LYCOMING O-540-L3C5D 250 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Skyway Aviation Inc.
- Registered owner: William J. Schworer
- Departed: HAPPY CAMP, CA

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 37; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 130 total, 33 in this make and model, 52 as pilot in command, 4 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 210° at 6 knots
- Visibility: 40 statute miles
- Temperature: 178 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg

## 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 19820717029429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820717029429A), Jul 17, 1982: Cessna T182, Happy Camp, CA, Destroyed, 4 fatal. Aircraft was found in narrow canyon, destroyed by fire. No witnesses.

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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