N54PWCESSNA 182Q2021-05-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 182QS/N: 18266804

Summary

On May 08, 2021, a Cessna 182Q (N54PW) was involved in an incident near San Bernardino, CA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and his subsequent inadequate pitch and airplane control during a go around which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA188. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N54PW.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 8, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA188
Location
San Bernardino, CA
Event ID
20210510103055
Coordinates
34.095361, -117.234880
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and his subsequent inadequate pitch and airplane control during a go around which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18266804
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
182QC182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
182Q

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SCHEFFERS LEE
Address
1920 GRATTON ST
City
RIVERSIDE
State / Zip Code
CA 92504-5208
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR21LA188