Casualties unknown

Instructional Flight Ends with Nose-Over After Loss of Directional Control in Snow (N759GJ)

Batavia, NY, US

On March 14, 1988, a Cessna 182 (registration N759GJ) operated by P & L Air,inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Batavia, NY. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

During a landing in snow showers, an instructor pilot took control from a student, but lost directional control due to snow accumulation, causing the aircraft to drift off the runway and nose over.

Incident Overview

An instructional flight was concluding as the aircraft returned to the airport for landing. The student pilot was handling the landing, but when snow showers were encountered while flying downwind, the instructor pilot assumed control. The instructor later stated he was landing the aircraft with a nose-high attitude because of snow accumulation on the runway.

Loss of Control and Nose-Over

During the landing roll, directional control was lost. The aircraft drifted off the runway, and the left main landing gear entered mud. Subsequently, the aircraft nosed over into an inverted attitude.

Outcome

The aircraft came to rest inverted. No further details about the aircraft, occupants, or injuries are provided in the source.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Mar 1988 Cessna 182 accident near Batavia, NY?

During a landing in snow showers, an instructor pilot took control from a student, but lost directional control due to snow accumulation, causing the aircraft to drift off the runway and nose over.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Mar 1988 involved a Cessna 182, registration N759GJ, operated by P & L Air,inc., at Batavia, NY.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X25338. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.