On July 8, 2020, a CESSNA 182 was involved in an aviation accident near Absarokee, MT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around that resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and aerodynamically stalling which resulted in a collision with the ground. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A student pilot stalled during a go-around after a crosswind landing approach. The aircraft nosed over, damaging both wings and the empennage. No mechanical anomalies were reported.
Incident Details
During a landing approach, a student pilot executed a crab maneuver to counteract a left crosswind. Just before touchdown, the pilot applied full engine power intending to go around. The airplane then drifted to the left and entered a stall. As a result, the nosewheel and propeller struck the ground, causing the aircraft to nose over.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the empennage. The extent of damage to other components was not specified.
Pilot Report
The student pilot reported no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane or engine that would have precluded normal operation. No further information regarding the pilot, aircraft type, or location was provided.
Contributing factors
Causes
Student/instructed pilotCapability exceeded
Other contributing factors
Effect on equipment
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 8 Jul 2020 CESSNA 182 accident near Absarokee, MT?
A student pilot stalled during a go-around after a crosswind landing approach. The aircraft nosed over, damaging both wings and the empennage. No mechanical anomalies were reported.
Were there any fatalities in the 8 Jul 2020 CESSNA 182 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Jul 2020 involved a CESSNA 182, at Absarokee, MT.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around that resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and aerodynamically stalling which resulted in a collision with the ground.
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