No fatalities

CESSNA 182K accident at Trimble River Valley, AK, 24 Sept 2023

Trimble River Valley, AK, United States

On September 24, 2023, a CESSNA 182K was involved in an aviation accident near Trimble River Valley, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the left main landing gear (MLG) tire impacting a rock, resulting in the separation of the MLG wheel, and the 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.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the left main landing gear (MLG) tire impacting a rock, resulting in the separation of the MLG wheel, and the subsequent loss of directional control.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotDecision related to conditionEffect on operation