N978C is a 1979 Cessna 182Q. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Cont Motor O-470 series rated at 230 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Raymondville, TX. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in May 1979. It has been registered to its current owner since Dec 2019. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 47 years old
- 1 of 1,603 Cessna 182Q
2019
1979
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The pilot reported that he flared too high resulting in a hard landing. The airplane bounced, drifted to the right, and went through a fence colliding with some trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the leading edge of the right wing as well as the right horizontal stabilizer and elevator. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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About the Cessna 182Q
About the modelA late-1970s Skylane, four to six seats and high-wing with fixed gear. Valued as a load-carrying touring aircraft rather than a trainer.