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November 5, 2025 · Cessna R182 · N9054C

Brainerd, MN

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 5, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Brainerd, MN
Aircraft
Cessna R182 (1978)
Tail Number
N9054C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN26LA038

The pilot reported that he was completing a local flight and was practicing an instrument approach. During the approach he observed several birds in his intended flight path, which distracted him multiple times, and he forgot to extend the landing gear. Due to the distraction, he also did not notice the landing gear warning horn. The airplane landed with the gear retracted and came to rest upright on the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Gear extension and retract sys-Not used/operated

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he was completing a local flight and was practicing an instrument approach. During the approach he observed several birds in his intended flight path, which distracted him multiple times, and he forgot to extend the landing gear. Due to the distraction, he also did not notice the landing gear warning horn. The airplane landed with the gear retracted and came to rest upright on the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CST
Nearest AirportBrainerd Lakes Rgnl (0nm N)
Runway16/3
Runway Length7100 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna R182
Tail NumberN9054C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-J3C5D · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 F / 27 F
Altimeter30.16 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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