# NTSB LAX87LA263: Cessna 182F, N3598U, Keams Canyon, AZ, July 10, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 10, 1987, 14:30 local (20:30 UTC)
- Place: Keams Canyon, AZ
- Coordinates: 35.759262, -110.249313 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.7593&lon=-110.2493&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor, 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report November 29, 1988
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 25634
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX87LA263
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/25634/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA263

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - in flight, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - weather condition - unfavorable wind
  - proper alignment - not maintained, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - diverted attention, pilot in command (cause)
  - compensation for wind conditions - not maintained, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - aborted landing - delayed, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - dirt bank/rising embankment (contributing factor)

## Analysis

DURING A BUSINESS FLIGHT TO A PRIVATE DIRT STRIP, WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH THE PLT WAS DISTRACTED FOR A FEW SECONDS. WHEN HIS ATTENTION WAS BACK ON THE ACFT, IT HAD DRIFTED EAST OF THE STRIP. THE PLT APPLIED PWR, HOWEVER, HE STATED THAT THE ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND. THE PLT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN ENOUGH ALT AND A/S TO TRY AND LAND IN A FIELD, HOWEVER, THE ACFT LOST ALT AFTER CROSSING A WASH AND IT NOSED INTO THE TERRAIN. INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED NO MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3598U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3598U), registered now, S/N 18254998, built 1963 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 182F
- Registry model: [Cessna 182F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182f) (registry code 2072714) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18254989
- Airframe hours: 3945
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470-R 230 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Business, Part 91
- Operator: Eichman Excavation, Inc.
- Registered owner: Eichman Excavation Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, April 9, 1987, 45 hours before
- Departed: GUP, GALLUP, NM
- Destination: KEAMS CANYON, AZ

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 60; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 1,488 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 230° at 20 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 84 °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 19870710038739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870710038739A), Jul 10, 1987: Cessna 182F, Keams Cany0n, AZ, Substantial damage. Trying to land on a road allowed wind to drift aircraft off alignment. Engine failed to respond to power.

## Other investigations on N3598U (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 FTW66D0439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66D0439), Dec 11, 1965: Cessna 182 (N3598U), Pecos, TX, 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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