No fatalities

CESSNA 182 L accident at Rockingham, NC, 23 Jan 2021

Rockingham, NC, United States

On January 23, 2021, a CESSNA 182 L was involved in an aviation accident near Rockingham, NC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing and a runway excursion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing and a runway excursion.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotIncorrect use/operation

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Jan 2021 CESSNA 182 L accident near Rockingham, NC?

The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing and a runway excursion.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Jan 2021 CESSNA 182 L accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Jan 2021 involved a CESSNA 182 L, at Rockingham, NC.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing and a runway excursion.