Probable cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during landing, the airplane bounced, and he initiated a go-around. He subsequently landed the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR23LA360 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 7, 2023
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Aurora, Oregon
- Nearest airport
- Aurora State Airport (UAO)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 182Q
- N-number
- N4757N
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1979
- 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.