On August 24, 2000, a Cessna 182G (registration N24RE) was involved in an aviation accident near Fallon, NV. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A hard landing by a pilot of a previous flight. Additional causes of the accident were an undershoot that resulted in a hard landing, and the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the flight. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a simulated engine out procedure, a hard landing in the overrun area caused the nose landing gear to strike a berm. After taking off again, the nose wheel went flat on the second landing. The CFI and owner/pilot denied damage, attributing it to a previous flight by the owner's son.
Incident Details
A student pilot was performing a simulated engine out procedure when the airplane made a hard landing in the overrun area. During the landing rollout, the nose landing gear struck a berm. Following the hard landing, the student pilot took off again. On the second landing, the nose wheel went flat during the landing rollout.
Statements
The certified flight instructor (CFI) and the owner/pilot denied that they had damaged the airplane during their flight. They indicated that the owner's son might have damaged the airplane on a previous flight, during which the airplane had also made a hard landing. Additionally, they stated that the airplane had not been properly inspected after that earlier incident.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 24 Aug 2000 Cessna 182G accident near Fallon, NV?
During a simulated engine out procedure, a hard landing in the overrun area caused the nose landing gear to strike a berm. After taking off again, the nose wheel went flat on the second landing. The CFI and owner/pilot denied damage, attributing it to a previous flight by the owner's son.
Were there any fatalities in the 24 Aug 2000 Cessna 182G accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 Aug 2000 involved a Cessna 182G, registration N24RE, at Fallon, NV.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
A hard landing by a pilot of a previous flight. Additional causes of the accident were an undershoot that resulted in a hard landing, and the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the flight.
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