CESSNA 182C accident at Port Moller, AK, 22 May 2022

On May 22, 2022, a CESSNA 182C operated by Bear River Lodge /Outfitters was involved in an aviation accident near Port Moller, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which did not detect a screw in the control yoke column, and his failure to confirm flight control continuity before takeoff. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.