No fatalities
10 May 2024: CESSNA 182H — Three Forks, MT
On 10 May 2024, a CESSNA 182H was involved in an aviation accident near Three Forks, MT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in an attempted departure with the flight control lock device installed, and subsequent nose landing gear collapse. 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 inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in an attempted departure with the flight control lock device installed, and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotIncorrect use/operation