On January 1, 2013, a CESSNA 182P operated by Pacific Aviation Northwest Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Chiloquin, OR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during a landing on a snow-covered runway. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a soft field touch-and-go landing demonstration, the instructor misjudged snow depth, causing the airplane to pitch forward on its nose wheel and strike both wings on the ground, substantially damaging main wing spars.
Incident Overview
A flight instructor conducting a training flight performed a low pass over a snow-covered runway to assess the snow height. The instructor then elected to demonstrate a soft field touch-and-go landing. Upon touchdown, the snow depth was greater than anticipated, causing the airplane to decelerate more rapidly than expected.
Sequence of Events
The instructor applied full power during the landing roll. The airplane then pitched forward, continuing forward on its nose wheel. It rolled to the right and left, causing both wings to strike the ground. The impact substantially damaged both main wing spars.
Additional Details
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Contributing factors
Causes
Performance/control parameters — Not attained/maintainedInstructor/check pilot
Other contributing factors
Effect on 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 1 Jan 2013 CESSNA 182P accident near Chiloquin, OR?
During a soft field touch-and-go landing demonstration, the instructor misjudged snow depth, causing the airplane to pitch forward on its nose wheel and strike both wings on the ground, substantially damaging main wing spars.
Were there any fatalities in the 1 Jan 2013 CESSNA 182P accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 1 Jan 2013 involved a CESSNA 182P, operated by Pacific Aviation Northwest Inc, at Chiloquin, OR.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during a landing on a snow-covered runway.
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