Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182 near Leesburg, VA — 2016-10-16

Final reportGAA17CA024
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Date
2016-10-16
Location
Leesburg, VA, USA
Airport
JYO
Aircraft
CESSNA 182
Registration
N5446N
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the airplane landed hard and he was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane exited the runway to the left, and upon contacting the grass nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage, and right wing lift strut. The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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