No fatalities

CESSNA 182 P accident at Carlsbad, CA, 31 May 2021

Carlsbad, CA, United States

On May 31, 2021, a CESSNA 182 P operated by Superfast Skylane, LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Carlsbad, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control. 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 student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Student/instructed pilotLanding flare — Not attained/maintainedEffect on operation

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 May 2021 CESSNA 182 P accident near Carlsbad, CA?

The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 May 2021 CESSNA 182 P accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 May 2021 involved a CESSNA 182 P, operated by Superfast Skylane, LLC, at Carlsbad, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control.