On August 27, 1985, a Cessna 182RG (registration N756AU) was involved in an aviation accident near Mountain Home, AR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Uneven runway terrain leading to a hard landing and subsequent inversion. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft sustained substantial damage and flipped inverted after a hard landing on uneven, soft sod runway terrain, according to preliminary findings.
What happened
The aircraft experienced a hard landing on a soft sod runway. The impact caused the nose wheel to separate from the nose gear strut. Following this separation, the aircraft bounced back into the air. During the subsequent descent, the nose strut dug into the runway surface. This sequence of events caused the aircraft to flip and remain in an inverted position, sustaining substantial damage.
The investigation
The pilot stated that uneven terrain on the runway precipitated the hard landing. No further mechanical examination details were provided in the source text.
Probable cause
Uneven runway terrain leading to a hard landing and subsequent inversion
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 27 Aug 1985 Cessna 182RG accident near Mountain Home, AR?
An aircraft sustained substantial damage and flipped inverted after a hard landing on uneven, soft sod runway terrain, according to preliminary findings.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 27 Aug 1985 involved a Cessna 182RG, registration N756AU, at Mountain Home, AR.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Uneven runway terrain leading to a hard landing and subsequent inversion
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