No fatalities
24 Sep 2023: CESSNA 182K — Trimble River Valley, AK
On 24 Sep 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.
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