On July 24, 2013, a CESSNA 182S operated by Steamboat Springs Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Steamboat Springs, CO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's delay in reacting to the adverse wind conditions. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot reported a nose gear collapse during flare on the third landing; post-accident inspection found bent firewall and propeller nicks. Winds were calm according to AWOS.
Incident Overview
A pilot reported experiencing a nose gear collapse during the flare for the third landing of the evening. According to the pilot's written statement, the first two full-stop landings were uneventful. The pilot noted "swirling winds" on final approach that were described as "strange" but had "no considerable impact." As the airplane flared for the third landing, it "went nose down in a quick motion." The pilot heard the nose gear strut collapse, added power, and executed a go-around. The pilot subsequently landed without further incident.
Post-Accident Findings
A post-accident examination revealed that the firewall and related structural components had been bent. Additionally, two of the three propeller blade tips exhibited 1/6-inch nicks. The airport's Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) reported calm winds at the time of the accident.
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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)
What happened in the 24 Jul 2013 CESSNA 182S accident near Steamboat Springs, CO?
A pilot reported a nose gear collapse during flare on the third landing; post-accident inspection found bent firewall and propeller nicks. Winds were calm according to AWOS.
Were there any fatalities in the 24 Jul 2013 CESSNA 182S accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 Jul 2013 involved a CESSNA 182S, operated by Steamboat Springs Flying Club, at Steamboat Springs, CO.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's delay in reacting to the adverse wind conditions.
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