Probable cause
The pilot's improper use of the elevator trim resulting in a nose low/hard landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that the aircraft bounced several times while attempting a night time landing causing a nose tire blowout and substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot stated that he utilized too much nose down trim. An examination of the airplane systems revealed no anomalies.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for DEN08CA117 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 13, 2008
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Nearest airport
- Eppley Airfield (OMA)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Night
Cessna T182T
- N-number
- N2164Y
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.