CESSNA 182M near Ramona, CA — 2015-03-08
- Date
- 2015-03-08
- Location
- Ramona, CA, USA
- Airport
- RNM
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 182M
- Registration
- N2030M
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
NTSB narrative
The pilot planned to remain in the traffic pattern for touch and go practice. On the first landing, the pilot reported that he came in fast on approach and touched down nose wheel first. The airplane bounced and the pilot pushed the nose back down toward the runway, causing a porpoise. During the porpoise, the pilot lost directional control and the airplane veered to the left departing the runway into the grass. The nose gear collapsed during the runway excursion, resulting in substantial damage to the engine firewall and fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Additional information provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air safety inspector revealed the pilot was operating the airplane on an airman's certificate that has been suspended since 1994.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 7 docket documents
Docket documents7
- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
- Record of Conversation (Witness Statement, Courtesy of FAA)interview
- Record of Conversation (Pilot in Command)other
- Record of Conversation, 2 (Pilot in Command)other
- Photo 1 – Fuselage and engine cowling (Photo Courtesy of FAA)photos
- Photo 2 – Underside of Engine Compartment (Photo Courtesy of FAA)photos
- Photo 3 – Engine Cowling (Photo courtesy of FAA)photos
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