On April 16, 2008, a Cessna 182P operated by Alison L. Raffaldt was involved in an aviation accident near Salisbury, NC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's improper flare during landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A student pilot on her first solo flight performed multiple successful circuits but damaged the propeller and firewall during a hard landing on the second solo departure.
Accident Details
A Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that a student pilot flew a Cessna 182 with her instructor for four successful takeoffs and landings to a full stop on the day of the accident. After the instructor exited the airplane for the student's first solo flight, she completed a successful takeoff and landing. She then taxied the airplane to the runway for her second departure.
Hard Landing
During the second landing, the flare was improper. The airplane landed hard, resulting in damage to the propeller and firewall.
Aircraft Information
The airplane involved was a Cessna 182. No further details about the aircraft or the pilot were provided by the inspector.
Contributing factors
Incorrect use/operation
Related events
Same aircraft family
20 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 182P
12 Jul 2026 — CESSNA 182
20 Jun 2026 — CESSNA 182S (Sundowners Inc.)
19 Jun 2026 — CESSNA 182Q (Charles Kinard)
11 Jun 2026 — CESSNA 182 (Beta Flight LLC)
28 May 2026 — CESSNA 182
28 May 2026 — CESSNA 182
20 May 2026 — CESSNA 182P
11 May 2026 — CESSNA 182P
7 May 2026 — CESSNA 182T (Top Flight Aviation INC)
4 May 2026 — CESSNA 182
3 May 2026 — CESSNA 182
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 16 Apr 2008 Cessna 182P accident near Salisbury, NC?
A student pilot on her first solo flight performed multiple successful circuits but damaged the propeller and firewall during a hard landing on the second solo departure.
Were there any fatalities in the 16 Apr 2008 Cessna 182P accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 16 Apr 2008 involved a Cessna 182P, operated by Alison L. Raffaldt, at Salisbury, NC.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilot's improper flare during landing.
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