# NTSB LAX91LA360: Cessna 182, N5825B, Long Beach, CA, August 16, 1991

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: August 16, 1991, 11:20 local (18:20 UTC)
- Place: Long Beach, CA
- Coordinates: 33.810405, -118.179412 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.8104&lon=-118.1794&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report March 24, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 27329
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX91LA360
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/27329/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA360

## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PERFORM A PROPER PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT.

## Sequence of events

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

- Miscellaneous/other, takeoff - initial climb
  - lubricating system,oil filler cap - not secured (cause)
  - aircraft preflight - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- In flight collision with object, maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)

## Analysis

THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH AN AIRPORT FENCE WHILE ATTEMPTING A RETURN TO AIRPORT MANEUVER.  THE PILOT HAD DEPARTED RUNWAY 25R, OBSERVED OIL SPLATTERING ON THE WINDSHIELD, AND WAS ATTEMPTING A 180 DEGREE TURN BACK TO THE RUNWAY WHEN THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE FENCE.  THE AIRCRAFT WAS EXAMINED ON THE SITE BY FAA AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTORS.  THE INSPECTORS OPENED THE ENGINE COWLING AND OBSERVED THAT THE OIL FILLER CAP WAS OFF THE FILLER TUBE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5825B](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5825B-1991-12-19), registration cancelled 1991-12-19, S/N 33825 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 182
- Registry model: [Cessna 182](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182) (registry code 2072702) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 338265
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470 230 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Crossroads Revival Church
- Registered owner: Crossroads Revival Church
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Unknown, January 2, 2000
- Airport: LGB, Long Beach, runway 25, 6,192 × 200 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 68; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 1,965 total, 850 in this make and model, 1,900 as pilot in command, 7 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 250° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none

## 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 19910816034689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910816034689A), Aug 16, 1991: Cessna 182, Long Beach, CA, Substantial damage. Oil on windshield on climbout. Made a 180 to come back to runway. Collided with a fence. Oil filler cap not secured

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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