Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary NYC06CA152

Beverly, MA, USA

Aircraft #1

N830W

Cessna 182F

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

Following an uneventful outbound flight earlier in the day, the pilot returned to the origination airport. During the landing flare, the Cessna 182 touched down on the main landing gear, and shortly thereafter the nose landing gear touched down and collapsed, resulting in substantial damage. An examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed no mechanical deficiencies.

Probable Cause and Findings

Collapse of the nose landing gear for an undetermined reason.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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