# NTSB MKC83FA044: Cessna R182, N756DB, 1 1/2 Mi.N. May, KS, December 23, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: December 23, 1982, 13:30 local (19:30 UTC)
- Place: 1 1/2 Mi.N. May, KS
- Coordinates: 39.330772, -95.719894 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.3308&lon=-95.7199&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 1 fatal
- Status: Completed, report December 23, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 69605
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC83FA044
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/69605/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA044

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight encounter with weather, maneuvering
  - weather condition - low ceiling (contributing factor)
  - weather condition - fog (contributing factor)
  - vfr flight into imc - initiated, pilot in command (cause)
- Loss of control - in flight, maneuvering
  - aircraft handling - uncontrolled, pilot in command (cause)
  - lack of total instrument time, pilot in command (cause)
  - spatial disorientation, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE PILOT RECEIVED WX BRIEFINGS AT 1114 & 1220. HE WAS ADVISED AGAINST VFR FLT DUE TO LOW CEILINGS & VISIBILITIES IN WESTERN MISSOURI, EASTERN & NORTHEASTERN KANSAS. AT 1300 THE PLT RECEIVED A SPECIAL VFR CLEARANCE TO DEPART. AT 1330 WITNESSES OBSERVED THE ACFT FLYING LOW OVERHEAD THEN CLIMB UP & ENTER THE FOG. SHORTLY THEREAFTER THEY HEARD AN EXPLOSION.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N756DB](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N756DB-1983-09-04), registration cancelled 1983-09-04, S/N R18201044, built 1979 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA R182
- Registry model: [Cessna R182](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-r182) (registry code 2072734) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540-series) (registry code 41532, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: R18201044
- Airframe hours: 235
- Engines: LYCOMING O-540-J3C5D 235 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Stuart & Carol Sutton/F. Wesle
- Registered owner: Cessna Finance Corporation
- Departed: C, KANSAS CITY, MO
- Destination: C, BELLEVILLE, KS

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 61; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 2,050 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Instrument (IMC), Day
- Wind: 50° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 4 statute miles
- Temperature: 111 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: F0E, 25 nm away

## 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 19821223066719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821223066719A), Dec 23, 1982: Cessna R182, Mayetta, KS, Destroyed. VFR pilot lost control in area of low ceiling and fog. Crashed and burned. Was advised VFR flight not recommended.

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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