# NTSB MKC84LA095: Cessna 182Q, N735UY, Pleasanton, KS, February 27, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: February 27, 1984, 15:30 local (21:30 UTC)
- Place: Pleasanton, KS
- Coordinates: 38.170894, -94.709037 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.1709&lon=-94.7090&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Taxi](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/250) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 33647
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC84LA095
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/33647/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA095

## Sequence of events

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

- On ground/water collision with object, taxi - to takeoff
  - object - utility pole (contributing factor)
  - preflight planning/preparation - poor, pilot in command (cause)
  - terrain condition - slush covered (contributing factor)
  - judgment - poor, pilot in command (cause)
  - terrain condition - soft (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE PLT STATED THAT HE TAXIED THROUGH MUD AND SNOW ENROUTE TO THE RWY. HE SAID WHEN HE APPLIED RT RUDDER AND BRAKE THE ACFT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE LEFT WING HIT A POLE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N735UY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N735UY), registered now, S/N 18265706 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 182Q
- Registry model: [Cessna 182Q](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182q) (registry code 2072732) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18265706
- Airframe hours: 867
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470-U 230 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Business, Part 91
- Operator: Eastkan Construction Co.
- Registered owner: William R. Miller
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, August 12, 1983
- Destination: LBL, LIBERAL, KS
- Airport: 57K, Gilmore

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 42; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 912 total, 809 in this make and model, 912 as pilot in command, 20 in the last 90 days, 13 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 5 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 1,500 ft broken
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg

## 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 19840227006199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840227006199A), Feb 27, 1984: Cessna 182Q, Pleasanton, KS, Substantial damage. Right wing struck a pole trying to turn aircraft in mud and snow to taxi for takeoff. Wheels slid during braking.

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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