Casualties unknown

Aircraft Collides with Parked Pickup Truck During Landing Roll (N3518U)

Houston, TX, US

On July 27, 1983, a Cessna 182F (registration N3518U) was involved in an aviation accident near Houston, TX. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft struck an unoccupied pickup truck parked off the left side of the runway during the landing roll. The student pilot, with about 5 hours of PIC time, was correcting a right drift when the aircraft rolled off the runway.

Incident Summary

During the landing roll, an aircraft collided with an unoccupied pickup truck. The truck was parked off the left side of the runway. After the collision, the aircraft spun approximately 180 degrees and came to rest on a heading of about 280 degrees.

Sequence of Events

According to the investigation, the aircraft began drifting to the right during the landing flare. As the aircraft touched down, the student pilot was correcting back to the left. This correction resulted in the aircraft rolling off the left side of the runway and into the parked pickup truck. The left wing of the aircraft struck the truck's left door.

Aircraft and Pilot Information

The student pilot had accumulated about 5 hours of flight time as pilot-in-command. No further details about the aircraft or pilot are provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Jul 1983 Cessna 182F accident near Houston, TX?

An aircraft struck an unoccupied pickup truck parked off the left side of the runway during the landing roll. The student pilot, with about 5 hours of PIC time, was correcting a right drift when the aircraft rolled off the runway.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Jul 1983 involved a Cessna 182F, registration N3518U, at Houston, TX.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X43770. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.