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Pilot Loses Control During Landing After Ballooning (N5182Z)

Kissimmee, FL, US

On November 18, 2005, a Cessna 172R (registration N5182Z) operated by Orlando Flight Training was involved in an aviation accident near Kissimmee, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper flare and remedial action during landing resulting in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain. A related factor was the crosswind. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 6 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

The pilot lost control during the landing roll after the airplane ballooned and became unstable, veering left and sliding into a fence. Wind at the destination airport was reported from 030 degrees at 9 knots at the time of the approach.

Overview

The pilot lost control during landing. The accident occurred on the final leg of a three-leg cross-country flight.

Pilot Account

According to the pilot, he obtained Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) information from the destination airport when the flight was 10 miles away. The wind was reported from 030 degrees at 9 knots. The pilot stated that his approach to runway 33 was normal until the airplane "ballooned up...became unstable and the wing tilted left and right." He further stated that the airplane did not maintain level flight and turned to the left, which he attempted to correct with right rudder input. The rudder input "was not in time the plane dropped to the ground turning to the left sliding into the fence."

Wind Information

A review of the AWOS-3 reports at the destination airport on the day of the accident indicated the following wind observations:

  • At 0950: wind from 030 degrees at 8 knots
  • At 1047: wind from 030 degrees at 7 knots
  • At 1150: wind from 050 degrees at 5 knots
  • At 1246 (approximately 29 minutes before the accident): wind from 020 degrees at 11 knots
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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Nov 2005 Cessna 172R accident near Kissimmee, FL?

The pilot lost control during the landing roll after the airplane ballooned and became unstable, veering left and sliding into a fence. Wind at the destination airport was reported from 030 degrees at 9 knots at the time of the approach.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Nov 2005 involved a Cessna 172R, registration N5182Z, operated by Orlando Flight Training, at Kissimmee, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's improper flare and remedial action during landing resulting in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain. A related factor was the crosswind.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20051216X01979. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.