CESSNA 182H
Three Forks, MT, May 10, 2024
Event Information
| Date | May 10, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Three Forks, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.87811, -111.56944 |
| Airport | Three Forks Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA152 |
| Event ID | 20240516194270 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182H |
| Registration # | N2388X |
| 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 inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in an attempted departure with the flight control lock device installed, and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.
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.