No fatalities

CESSNA 182P accident at Ethel, WV, 28 Dec 2022

Ethel, WV, United States

On December 28, 2022, a CESSNA 182P was involved in an aviation accident near Ethel, WV. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in 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 failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Dec 2022 CESSNA 182P accident near Ethel, WV?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Dec 2022 CESSNA 182P accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Dec 2022 involved a CESSNA 182P, at Ethel, WV.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.