Cessna 182P accident near Reno, Nevada, September 5, 1982
On September 5, 1982 at about 5:23 pm local time, a Cessna 182P, registered N9787G, was substantially damaged in an accident near Reno, Nevada (Cannon International airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- September 5, 1982 · about 5:23 pm local time
- Place
- Reno, Nevada · Cannon International · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 182P · all 182Ps on the register
- Registration
- N9787G · no longer on the register · serial 18263439
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, HE REALIZED THE AIRCRAFT WAS TOO LOW WHEN HE WAS ON FINAL APPROACH. HE REPORTED THAT HE ADDED INSUFFICIENT POWER AND THE AIRCRAFT SWERVED TO THE LEFT DURING TOUCHDOWN. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PLANE HIT A DITCH AND WENT OVER ON ITS BACK.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 103 hours in all; 80 in this make and model; 10 in the last 90 days; 52 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: unk
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 1,636 hours
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded; 0 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 2,950 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental O-470R (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: 1Q1 Strathmorela CA at 9:00 am
- Destination: RNO Reno CA
- Flight plan: VFR
- Runway 25, 6,101 ft by 150 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 310° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 40 statute miles
- Sky: not recorded; scat at 25,000 ft
- Temperature: 163°F (73°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 10:32 am from RNO
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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