Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182K near Henderson, TX — 2010-10-15

Final reportCEN11CA037
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Date
2010-10-15
Location
Henderson, TX, USA
Airport
KRFI
Aircraft
CESSNA 182K
Registration
N3057Q
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

NTSB narrative

During landing, the pilot configured the airplane into a flare and it began to descend at a greater rate than he anticipated. The airplane touched down on the runway surface and bounced several times. The nosewheel tire became flat and the propeller struck the runway. The pilot increased engine power and regained control of the airplane. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the firewall was bent. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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