N759APCessna (Textron Aviation) 182Q2026-04-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Cessna (Textron Aviation) 182QS/N: 18265841

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 12, 2026
NTSB Number
ERA26LA203
Location
Lutz, FL
Event ID
20260511202961
Coordinates
28.220267, -82.373623
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
Serial Number
18265841
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
182QC182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
182Q

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MCCANN ERIC DAVID
Address
4673 W DAYBREAK RIM WAY
City
SOUTH JORDAN
State / Zip Code
UT 84009-5056
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# ERA26LA203