Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182G near Gunnison, CO — 2023-06-23

Final reportCEN23LA263
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Date
2023-06-23
Location
Gunnison, CO, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 182G
Registration
N3289S
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper decision to fly into an area of unsuitable terrain which the airplane was unable to exit, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that she had been checked out in the accident airplane that morning and this was only her second flight in the same type. She stated that she and three passengers were sightseeing in a canyon that began to narrow. As the flight progressed, she was unable to climb out of the canyon and stalled the airplane. During the stall recovery, the airplane impacted trees and terrain; a postcrash fire ensued and the airplane was destroyed. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operations.

NTSB coding

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