# NTSB Accident LAX98LA023
> **Cessna 182Q** · 1997-10-24 · HAMBURG, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX98LA023
- **Event ID:** 20001208X09066
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-10-24
- **Location:** HAMBURG, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.860389, -123.220512
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 182Q
- **Registration:** N759TA
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and overload failure of the nose gear.  High terrain (obstruction) near the approach end of the runway was a related factor.

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