Cessna 182A accident near Naches, Washington, July 13, 1991
On July 13, 1991 at about 8:30 pm local time, a Cessna 182A, registered N2184G, was destroyed in an accident near Naches, Washington (Tieton State airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people were seriously injured and 2 people had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
THE PILOT'S POOR IN-FLIGHT DECISION. FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, HIGH WINDS AND DOWNDRAFTS.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 13, 1991 · about 8:30 pm local time
- Place
- Naches, Washington · Tieton State · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were seriously injured and 2 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 182A · all 182As on the register
- Registration
- N2184G · registry record · serial 51484
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE PILOT OF THE CESSNA 182 DEPARTED THE UNCONTROLLED AIRPORT, LOCATED IN A MOUNTAIN VALLEY, DURING CONDITIONS OF HIGH GUSTY WINDS AND HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE. INSTEAD OF GAINING ALTITUDE OVER THE NEARBY LAKE, HE TURNED TOWARD RISING TERRAIN IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF. HE SOON ENCOUNTERED DOWNDRAFTS, AND WAS UNABLE TO OUTCLIMB THE TERRAIN.
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: commercial pilot, private
- Ratings: single-engine land; single-engine sea; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 3,000 hours in all; 1,000 in this make and model; 35 in the last 90 days; 15 in the last 30 days; 2,950 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 2 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: unk
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded; 0 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 2,650 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental O-470-L (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Destination: YKM Yakima WA
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 300° at 20 knots, gusting 30
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 81°F (27°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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