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Private Pilot Presumed Responsible for Aircraft Damage Following Bounced Landing (N8488M)

Salt Lake City, UT, US

On May 29, 1994, a Cessna 182P (registration N8488M) operated by Professional Flight Services was involved in an aviation accident near Salt Lake City, UT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The operator presumed the accident occurred due to a hard and/or bounced landing while operated by the last known pilot, who denied responsibility for the resulting damage. 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 2026-06-19Data APIEditorial standards

A private pilot is presumed responsible for damage to an aircraft following a hard and bounced landing on May 29, 1994, at approximately 1500 MDT. The pilot denies causing the damage, which was noted after he was the last person to check out the airplane.

What happened

The accident is presumed to have occurred around 1500 MDT on May 29, 1994. The operator identified the private pilot as the last individual to rent and check out the aircraft. This pilot was also the only person known to have flown the airplane prior to the damage being discovered.

The investigation

Upon inspection, the damage noted on the aircraft was consistent with a hard and/or bounced landing. The operator reported that the private pilot denied causing any damage to the airplane despite the physical evidence suggesting such an event occurred during his operation of the aircraft.

Probable cause

The operator presumed the accident occurred due to a hard and/or bounced landing while operated by the last known pilot, who denied responsibility for the resulting damage.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 May 1994 Cessna 182P accident near Salt Lake City, UT?

A private pilot is presumed responsible for damage to an aircraft following a hard and bounced landing on May 29, 1994, at approximately 1500 MDT. The pilot denies causing the damage, which was noted after he was the last person to check out the airplane.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 May 1994 involved a Cessna 182P, registration N8488M, operated by Professional Flight Services, at Salt Lake City, UT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The operator presumed the accident occurred due to a hard and/or bounced landing while operated by the last known pilot, who denied responsibility for the resulting damage.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X01409. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.