CESSNA 182K
Trimble River Valley, AK — September 24, 2023
Event Information
| Date | September 24, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC23LA086 |
| Event ID | 20230927193153 |
| Location | Trimble River Valley, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.77516, -152.15263 |
| Airport | Trimble River |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182K |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the left main landing gear (MLG) tire impacting a rock, resulting in the separation of the MLG wheel, and the subsequent loss of directional control.
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.