Cessna T182T accident near Omaha, Nebraska, June 13, 2008
On June 13, 2008 at about 3:30 am local time, a Cessna T182T, registered N2164Y, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing (flare/touchdown) near Omaha, Nebraska (Eppley Airfield). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 5 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The pilot's improper use of the elevator trim resulting in a nose low/hard landing.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 13, 2008 · about 3:30 am local time
- Place
- Omaha, Nebraska · Eppley Airfield · map
- Type
- Accident · collision on the ground
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 5 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna T182T · all T182Ts on the register
- Registration
- N2164Y · registry record · serial T18208685
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
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.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Hard landing during landing (flare/touchdown) defining event
The NTSB's findings
- Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability › Performance/control parameters › Landing flare › Incorrect use/operation
- Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena › Light condition › Dark › Not specified
- cause Aircraft › Aircraft systems › Flight control system › Elevator tab control system › Incorrect use/operation
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 340 hours in all; 34 in this make and model; 50 in the last 90 days; 14 in the last 30 days; 236 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 2
- Seat: left
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 338 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, April 1, 2008
- Maximum gross weight: 3,110 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming TIO-540-AK1A (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: FCM Minneapolis MN at 1:45 am
- Destination: OMA Omaha NE
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 32R, 8,500 ft by 150 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: night
- Wind: from 330° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 3 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 4,700 ft; scat at 2,300 ft
- Temperature: 66°F (19°C), dew point 66°F (19°C)
- Altimeter: 29.73 inHg
- Observation at 3:39 am from KOMA, 1 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 4 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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