Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary LAX08CA260

Gerlach, NV, USA

Aircraft #1

N800RJ

Cessna 182D

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot reported that he landed the airplane on a road in order to visit a ranch. After walking over to the ranch, he found that he had landed at the wrong location. He walked back to the airplane, performed a preflight inspection, and proceeded to takeoff from the road. During the takeoff initial climb, he felt the airplane sinking. The left main landing gear wheel struck a fence, and the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. Both wings sustained structural damage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane or engine.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff initial climb.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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