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Hard Landing Leads to Nose Landing Gear Collapse

Lincoln, MO, United States

On July 11, 2019, a Cessna 182 B was involved in an aviation accident near Lincoln, MO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent hard landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

During landing, the pilot flared high and slow, triggering a stall warning and buffet. The hard landing collapsed the nose gear, causing substantial damage to engine mounts.

Accident Details

The pilot reported that during the landing sequence with 40° flaps, he reduced engine power and initiated the flare. He subsequently heard the stall warning horn and experienced an aerodynamic buffet. The pilot then pitched the aircraft nose down before immediately returning to a flare attitude. He described the approach as both high and slow. The resulting touchdown was hard.

Damage

The impact caused the nose landing gear to collapse. The aircraft bounced and slid to a stop. Post-accident inspection revealed substantial damage to the engine mounts.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that no mechanical failures or malfunctions were present before the accident that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

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Related events

Same aircraft family

  • 20 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 182P
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  • 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 11 Jul 2019 Cessna 182 B accident near Lincoln, MO?

During landing, the pilot flared high and slow, triggering a stall warning and buffet. The hard landing collapsed the nose gear, causing substantial damage to engine mounts.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Jul 2019 Cessna 182 B accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Jul 2019 involved a Cessna 182 B, at Lincoln, MO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent hard landing.

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