Cessna 182 N759HF

Summary

On 16 November 2008 at about 05:02 local time, a Cessna 182 registered N759HF, operated by Sean M. Oskvarek, was involved in an accident near Downers Grove, Illinois, United States. 2 people were on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

16 November 2008 at 05:02

Classification

Accident

Location

Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

Nearest airport

Brookeridge Air Park (LL22)

Coordinates

41.7325, -87.9992

Aircraft

Cessna 182

Registration

N759HF

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Sean M. Oskvarek

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Delavan → Downers Grove

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Night/Dark

NTSB number

CEN09LA061

1 person had minor injuries.

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.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

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.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.