No fatalities

Gust of Wind Causes Wing Lift and Stall During Landing Flare (N182DG)

Shawnee, OK, US

On August 5, 2000, a Cessna 182M (registration N182DG) was involved in an aviation accident near Shawnee, OK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor was the gusty wind condition. 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

Aircraft on ILS approach to runway 17 experiences right wing lift from westerly gust at 5 ft AGL, leading to stall and bounce; pilot recovers and lands safely.

Incident Summary

The flight was cleared for the instrument landing system (ILS) approach to runway 17. While on the final approach leg, the unicom operator reported winds from 170 degrees at 19 knots. According to the pilot, as the airplane was in the landing flare and touchdown, at about 5 feet above ground level (AGL), a gust of wind from the west lifted the right wing. Subsequently, the airplane stalled and bounced. The pilot applied power, regained control of the airplane, and landed without further incident.

Weather Conditions

The pilot reported that the wind was gusty from the southwest at the time of the event. At 1253, a weather observation facility located 30 miles east of the accident site reported wind from 200 degrees at 17 knots, gusting to 22 knots.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Aug 2000 Cessna 182M accident near Shawnee, OK?

Aircraft on ILS approach to runway 17 experiences right wing lift from westerly gust at 5 ft AGL, leading to stall and bounce; pilot recovers and lands safely.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Aug 2000 Cessna 182M accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Aug 2000 involved a Cessna 182M, registration N182DG, at Shawnee, OK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor was the gusty wind condition.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X21725. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.