The airplane collided with terrain at an elevation of about 4300 feet msl at about 1141 Mountain time, killing the private pilot and passenger. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The nearest aviation weather reporting facility was about 27 miles northwest of the accident site, an elevation of 3652 feet msl. At 1153, the station reported an overcast ceiling at 1000 feet, with good visibility underneath. Investigators responded to the accident site on October 15. All control surfaces and major structural components were identified. There was no fire.
October 13, 2009, Pryor, Mon., Cessna 182
The airplane collided with terrain at an elevation of about 4300 feet msl at about 1141 Mountain time, killing the private pilot and passenger. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The nearest aviation weather reporting facility was about 27 miles northwest of the accident site, an elevation of 3652 feet msl. At 1153, the station reported an overcast ceiling at 1000 feet, with good visibility underneath.
Key Takeaways:
- A private pilot and passenger were killed when their airplane collided with terrain at an elevation of about 4300 feet msl, sustaining substantial damage.
- Although a nearby weather station reported an overcast ceiling at 1000 feet with good visibility, the accident occurred at a significantly higher elevation.
- Investigators responded to the site and confirmed all major structural components and control surfaces were present, with no post-impact fire.
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