# NTSB LAX86LA087: Cessna 182H, N8535S, Crown King, AZ, January 10, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: January 10, 1986, 10:35 local (17:35 UTC)
- Place: Crown King, AZ
- Coordinates: 34.200744, -112.340637 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.2007&lon=-112.3406&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 2 serious
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 25050
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX86LA087
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/25050/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA087

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - in flight, go-around (vfr)
  - weather condition - downdraft (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - mountainous/hilly (contributing factor)
  - aircraft handling - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - maneuver - excessive, pilot in command (cause)
  - flight controls - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A 5600 FT RIDGE LINE SHORTLY AFTER EXECUTING A GO-AROUND AT A PRIVATELY OWNED DIRT, UPWARD SLOPING AIRSTRIP. GROUND WITNESSES REPORTED THE ACFT WAS ON SHORT FINAL ON RWY 05 WHEN THE PLT APPLIED FULL PWR. WHEN THE ACFT WAS AT THE NORTHEAST END OF THE RWY IT FAILED TO CLEAR THE RIDGE LINE. THE WINDS WERE FROM THE NORTHEAST AT ABOUT 10-15 KTS WITH INTERMITTENT GUSTS OF UNKNOWN INTENSITY. THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE ACFT ENCOUNTERED A SEVERE DOWNDRAFT AND THAT HE TRIED TO EXECUTE A LEFT TURN. DURING THE TURN MANEUVER THE ACFT CONTINUED TO DESCEND UNTIL IT STRUCK THE GROUND. THE PLT FURTHER STATED THAT THE ENG WAS PRODUCING FULL PWR DURING THE ACCIDENT SEQUENCE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N8535S (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 182H
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18256635
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470-R 230 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Business, Part 91
- Registered owner: Air Terrain Service Co.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, October 1, 1985
- Departed: P37, GLENDALE, AZ
- Airport: Private Airstrip, runway 5, 1,000 ×  ft, dirt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 56; commercial, flight instructor; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: right; flight hours: 11,600 total, 32 in this make and model, 11,500 as pilot in command, 66 in the last 90 days, 22 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 120° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 30 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 55 °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 19860110000529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860110000529A), Jan 10, 1986: Cessna STC182, Crown King, AZ, Substantial damage. During a go around to a high elevation airstrip, encountered a downdraft and struck a ridge off the departure end.

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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