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Hard Landing Results in Nose Gear Collapse and Runway Excursion (N42016)

Macon, GA, US

On November 23, 1992, a Cessna 182 (registration N42016) operated by Adamson, Vincent C. was involved in an aviation accident near Macon, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO STABILIZE HIS APPROACH TO LANDING, RESULTING IN THE AIRCRAFT MAKING A HARD LANDING HALFWAY DOWN THE RUNWAY. 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

A pilot unable to locate the destination airport was vectored to another airport by approach control. After receiving landing clearance, the aircraft made a hard landing approximately halfway down the runway, causing the nose landing gear to collapse. The aircraft then slid off the left side of the runway.

Incident Overview

A pilot experienced difficulty locating the intended destination airport and was subsequently vectored to an alternate airport by approach control. The pilot was instructed to contact the tower at the alternate airport.

Sequence of Events

After being vectored, the pilot contacted the tower on short final approach. Landing clearance was issued. The aircraft then executed a landing, which was described as hard, touching down approximately halfway along the runway. The impact caused the nose landing gear to collapse.

Following the collapse, the aircraft slid off the left side of the runway before coming to rest. No further details about the aircraft, operator, or location were provided in the source material.

Investigation Findings

The investigation into the incident did not specify a probable cause. The official report only documented the sequence of events as described.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Nov 1992 Cessna 182 accident near Macon, GA?

A pilot unable to locate the destination airport was vectored to another airport by approach control. After receiving landing clearance, the aircraft made a hard landing approximately halfway down the runway, causing the nose landing gear to collapse. The aircraft then slid off the left side of the runway.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Nov 1992 Cessna 182 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Nov 1992 involved a Cessna 182, registration N42016, operated by Adamson, Vincent C., at Macon, GA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO STABILIZE HIS APPROACH TO LANDING, RESULTING IN THE AIRCRAFT MAKING A HARD LANDING HALFWAY DOWN THE RUNWAY.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X16090. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.