Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182 near Killeen, TX — 2017-04-21

Final reportGAA17CA243
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Date
2017-04-21
Location
Killeen, TX, USA
Airport
ILE
Aircraft
CESSNA 182
Registration
N3308U
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's incorrect landing flare in gusting wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the landing flare in gusting wind conditions, the airplane "experienced an unexpected nose down pitch with an immediate impact of the front tire on the runway." He added that the airplane porpoised during the rollout but that he was able to keep the airplane on the runway and taxi to the ramp without further incident. The firewall sustained substantial damage. 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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