there was a case here (OSU) where someone belly landed a 182RG in the grass.
A couple of broken antennas was really the only damage to the fuselage. they
tore the engine down because they landed with power, so the prop was a
little bent. It was back in the air within a few weeks.

"Michael 182" wrote in message
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"john smith" wrote in message
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1) engage brain
2) raise gear
3) belly land in grass

Actually, you want to land on the paved surface.
This is a proven fact. Less damage and more control.

I would want to land on pavement in my 182 RG because it looks like the
retract holes in the belly would catch turf and make for a messy
deceleration. In a retract with wells in the wings, maybe grass is a
better
option?

Michael