CESSNA 182
Fowlerville, MI — May 27, 2012
Event Information
| Date | May 27, 2012 |
| Event Type | INC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12IA385 |
| Event ID | 20120621X31412 |
| Location | Fowlerville, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.88417, -84.05611 |
| Airport | Maple Grove Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | MINR |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 5 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The airplane’s encounter with clear air turbulence, which caused a momentary loss of control and minor damage to the airplane.
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot was maneuvering around clouds during a skydiving operation when the airplane abruptly made a steep bank to the left and continued to dive. He made control corrections to recover the airplane and soon after landed uneventfully. The pilot believes that he hit a patch of turbulence that caused the airplane to maneuver in such a manner. The pilot was a new skydiving pilot and was inexperienced with flying an airplane loaded with jumpers. The post incident examination revealed minor damage to the airplane.
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.