2 fatal · Cessna 182E · 2001-12-05 · Prescott, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX02FA041
Event ID
20011226X02439
Type
Accident
Date
2001-12-05
Location
Prescott, AZ, USA
Coordinates
34.657501, -112.421669
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
182E
Registration
N3049Y
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's failure to adequately deice the airplane prior to takeoff, which resulted in the airplane's degraded aerodynamic and climb performance capability, failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, and a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the pilot's incorrect weight and balance computations, and his use of an impairing over-the-counter medication.