N9849C is a 1978 Cessna R182. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Lycoming 0-540 series rated at 250 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Albuquerque, NM. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Jul 1978. It has been registered to its current owner since Nov 1994. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 48 years old
- 1 of 727 Cessna R182
1994
1978
That's everything on file so far — TailWiki checks the FAA registry daily and adds new entries as N9849C's record changes.
According to the pilot's accident report, during the initial climb from Albuquerque Sunport (ABQ), New Mexico, he noticed the airspeed indicator was erratic and not indicating a normal climb speed. After leveling off, the indicated airspeed was 70 to 80 knots. He compared this with the GPS (Global Positioning System) ground speed and noticed a "significant difference." Later, while circling a house, the airspeed "went to zero knots." The pilot returned for landing at ABQ. He said he mentally went through the GUMPs (gas, undercarriage, mixture prop) checklist but was distracted by the airspeed indicator and radio traffic. As he flared for landing and reduced power, he heard a horn sounding and mistook it for the marker beacon alert. The airplane landed wheels up. A post-accident examination revealed the airplane's fuselage skin and U-shaped former (where the lift struts attach) were ground down, necessitating replacement. An examination of the pitot tube showed it was plugged with insects.
No photos yet. Sign in to add the first one.