CESSNA 182C
Port Moller, AK, May 22, 2022
Event Information
| Date | May 22, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Port Moller, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 56.13654, -160.45330 |
| Airport | Bear River Lodge |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | ANC22LA055 |
| Event ID | 20220719105520 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182C |
| Registration # | N757R |
| Operator | Bear River Lodge /Outfitters |
| Owner | SHEPARD PETER M |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which did not detect a screw in the control yoke column, and his failure to confirm flight control continuity before takeoff.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.