On February 19, 2017, a CESSNA T182 T was involved in an aviation accident near Three Rivers, MI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a nose-over. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot reported that after clearing electrical wires on final approach, the airplane experienced a low airspeed, hard landing, bounced twice, and the nose landing gear collapsed, resulting in the airplane nosing over and coming to rest inverted.
Accident Summary
The pilot reported that during the final approach, after successfully clearing some electrical wires, he reduced the throttle to idle. Subsequently, the airspeed became low, and the airplane landed hard. It bounced twice before the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane then nosed over and came to rest inverted.
Aircraft Damage
Substantial damage was sustained to the empennage, fuselage, and both wings. The airplane came to rest inverted after the nose-over.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 19 Feb 2017 CESSNA T182 T accident near Three Rivers, MI?
A pilot reported that after clearing electrical wires on final approach, the airplane experienced a low airspeed, hard landing, bounced twice, and the nose landing gear collapsed, resulting in the airplane nosing over and coming to rest inverted.
Were there any fatalities in the 19 Feb 2017 CESSNA T182 T accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Feb 2017 involved a CESSNA T182 T, at Three Rivers, MI.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a nose-over.