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Hard Landing and Go-Around Leads to Wing Strike at Emporia Municipal Airport (N5305B)

Emporia, KS, US

On April 25, 1998, a Cessna C-182 (registration N5305B) operated by Dennis M. Olson, Jr. was involved in an aviation accident near Emporia, KS. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors contributing to this accident were the strong crosswind and the wind gusts. 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

During landing on runway 19, a hard touchdown caused a bounce, followed by a go-around. The airplane drifted left, resulting in the left wing striking the ground, and subsequently nosing over after the pilot exited.

Incident Overview

A pilot landing on runway 19 at the Emporia Municipal Airport, Emporia, Kansas, experienced a hard touchdown that caused the airplane to bounce back into the air. The pilot then initiated a go-around. During the go-around, the airplane drifted left. Before the pilot could correct for the drift, the airplane's left wing struck the ground. The airplane pivoted around the wing and impacted the ground onto its nose.

Post-Impact Event

After the pilot exited the airplane, a gust of wind caused the airplane to nose over onto its back.

Wreckage Examination

Examination of the wreckage revealed no anomalies.

Weather Conditions

The Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) at Emporia, Kansas, reported winds from 210 degrees magnetic at 25 knots, with gusts to 35 knots.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Apr 1998 Cessna C-182 accident near Emporia, KS?

During landing on runway 19, a hard touchdown caused a bounce, followed by a go-around. The airplane drifted left, resulting in the left wing striking the ground, and subsequently nosing over after the pilot exited.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Apr 1998 involved a Cessna C-182, registration N5305B, operated by Dennis M. Olson, Jr., at Emporia, KS.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors contributing to this accident were the strong crosswind and the wind gusts.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X09828. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.