Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
NTSB analysis
During landing, the airplane touched down on the runway and the pilot applied the brakes. The airplane veered to the right and the pilot attempted to correct the turn, however the airplane exited the right side of the runway. The airplane struck a berm, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no evidence of any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA23LA098 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Dec 28, 2022
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Ethel, West Virginia
- Nearest airport
- Logan County (6L4)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 182P
- N-number
- N8217M
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1976
- 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.