ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 285459
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| Date: | Saturday 15 November 2008 |
| Time: | 23:02 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 182Q Skylane |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N759HF |
| MSN: | 18266001 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1977 |
| Engine model: | Continental O470 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Downers Grove, Illinois -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Delavan, WI (C59) |
| Downers Grove, IL (LL22) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The airplane contacted trees while on final approach to land at night in a residential airpark. The pilot reported that he adjusted the flaps and attempted to add power when he realized that he was too low, but it was too late. Local authorities located the pilot at his residence following the accident. Toxicology testing of blood and urine specimens obtained from the pilot after the accident was consistent with impairment due to recent use of alcohol, cocaine, an over-the-counter antihistamine (diphenhydramine), and two different prescription medications (alprazolam and hydrocodone). Testing results were also consistent with the typical regular use of a prescription antidepressant.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on final approach in night conditions, due to his impairment from recent use of alcohol, cocaine, and over-the-counter and prescription medications.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN09LA061
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Oct-2022 10:00 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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