On August 5, 2013, a CESSNA 182T operated by GREATER FLINT PILOTS ASSOCIATION INC was involved in an aviation accident near Mackinac Island, MI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's delayed response to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an excursion and collision with a fence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to check the pitot tube for debris during preflight. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During takeoff roll, the airspeed indicator remained at 40 knots despite normal acceleration. The pilot aborted halfway down the runway but could not stop on wet surface, striking a fence and damaging the right elevator. Examination revealed debris in the pitot tube, which lacked a cover.
Incident
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, the airplane appeared and felt to accelerate normally, but the airspeed indicator never rose above 40 knots. The pilot aborted the takeoff when the airplane was halfway down the runway. He applied brakes to decelerate, but the airplane skidded on the wet runway. The pilot was unable to stop before the airplane departed the runway and collided with a wood fence.
Damage
The collision resulted in substantial damage to the right elevator.
Examination
After the incident, examination of the airplane revealed that the pitot tube was filled with debris. According to the operator, the airplane was not equipped with a pitot tube cover.
Contributing factors
Pilot
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 5 Aug 2013 CESSNA 182T accident near Mackinac Island, MI?
During takeoff roll, the airspeed indicator remained at 40 knots despite normal acceleration. The pilot aborted halfway down the runway but could not stop on wet surface, striking a fence and damaging the right elevator. Examination revealed debris in the pitot tube, which lacked a cover.
Were there any fatalities in the 5 Aug 2013 CESSNA 182T accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 5 Aug 2013 involved a CESSNA 182T, operated by GREATER FLINT PILOTS ASSOCIATION INC, at Mackinac Island, MI.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's delayed response to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an excursion and collision with a fence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to check the pitot tube for debris during preflight.
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