Plane crash map Locate crash sites, wreckage and more

N800RJ accident description

Nevada map... Nevada list
Crash location 40.651944°N, 119.355000°W
Nearest city Gerlach, NV
40.651568°N, 119.355187°W
0.0 miles away
Tail number N800RJ
Accident date 06 Aug 2008
Aircraft type Cessna 182D
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

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.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

© 2009-2020 Lee C. Baker / Crosswind Software, LLC. For informational purposes only.