# NTSB LAX93LA350: Cessna 182E, N3393Y, Minden, NV, September 12, 1993

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: September 12, 1993, 15:00 local (22:00 UTC)
- Place: Minden, NV
- Coordinates: 39.010906, -119.74974 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.0109&lon=-119.7497&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 4 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report August 1, 1994
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 28473
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX93LA350
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/28473/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA350

## Probable cause

the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to use all available runway.  A factor in the accident was the high density altitude condition.

## Sequence of events

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

- Overrun, takeoff - aborted
  - weather condition - high density altitude (contributing factor)
  - preflight planning/preparation - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - all available runway - not used, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, takeoff - aborted
  - terrain condition - rough/uneven

## Analysis

The pilot reported that she did not lean the mixture or check the density altitude prior to initiating the intersection takeoff from near the middle of the runway.  The pilot stated that no mechanical problems were experienced and that she aborted the attempted takeoff upon realizing inadequate engine power was being produced to lift off before reaching the end of the runway.  The airplane overran the end of the runway and collided with rough terrain.  The calculated density altitude was approximately 7100 feet.

## Factual narrative

On September 12, 1993, at 1500 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 182E, N3393Y, collided with rough terrain during an aborted takeoff at the Douglas County (uncontrolled) Airport, in Minden, Nevada.  Visual meteorological conditions prevailed during the personal flight and no flight plan was filed.  The airplane was substantially damaged.  Neither the private pilot nor the three passengers were injured.  The flight was originating at the time of the accident.

The pilot reported to the National Transportation Safety Board that she did not lean the mixture or check the density altitude prior to initiating the intersection takeoff from near the middle of runway 30.  The pilot also reported that she aborted the takeoff during the ground roll after realizing that adequate engine power was not being produced to lift off before reaching the end of the runway.  No mechanical problems were reported.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3393Y](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3393Y-2008-05-06), registration cancelled 2008-05-06, S/N 18254393, built 1962 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 182E
- Registry model: [Cessna 182E](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182e) (registry code 2072712) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18254393
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470-R 230 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Barbara Wilkinson
- Registered owner: Barbara And Richard Wilkinson
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Destination: TVL, SO. LAKE TAHOE, CA
- Airport: MEV, Douglas County, runway 30, 5,289 × 75 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 39; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 160 total, 23 in this make and model, 106 as pilot in command, 11 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 340° at 15 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 81 °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 19930912037489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930912037489A), Sep 12, 1993: Cessna 182E, Minden, NV, Substantial damage. Failed to lean mixture for altitude on intersection takeoff. Unable full power. Aborted. Ran off runway into rocks.

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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