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Pilot Lands Short; Nose Gear Collides with Berm (N3305W)

Canby, OR, US

On May 5, 2006, a Cessna 182F (registration N3305W) operated by John A. Beck was involved in an aviation accident near Canby, OR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's misjudgment of altitude resulting in an undershoot. A factor was the berm. 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

A pilot landed short of the runway, causing the nose gear to strike a 9-inch berm. The gear collapsed into the firewall, resulting in substantial damage and a propeller strike. No mechanical issues were reported.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that after landing short of the designated runway, the airplane's nose landing gear made contact with a 9-inch-high berm. The impact caused the nose gear to collapse aft into the firewall, leading to substantial structural damage. Additionally, the propeller sustained damage from a propeller strike during the event.

Investigation Findings

A Federal Aviation Administration aviation safety inspector who visited the accident site confirmed the extent of the damage. The inspector noted that the nose gear's collapse resulted in substantial damage to the airframe. No mechanical failures or malfunctions were identified in the aircraft's systems.

Damage Assessment

The airplane suffered substantial damage due to the nose gear collapsing into the firewall. The propeller was also damaged as a result of the strike. The inspector's report did not specify any other components affected.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 May 2006 Cessna 182F accident near Canby, OR?

A pilot landed short of the runway, causing the nose gear to strike a 9-inch berm. The gear collapsed into the firewall, resulting in substantial damage and a propeller strike. No mechanical issues were reported.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 May 2006 involved a Cessna 182F, registration N3305W, operated by John A. Beck, at Canby, OR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's misjudgment of altitude resulting in an undershoot. A factor was the berm.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060525X00636. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.