Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182Q near Aurora, OR — 2023-08-07

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Date
2023-08-07
Location
Aurora, OR, USA
Airport
UAO
Aircraft
CESSNA 182Q
Registration
N4757N
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during landing, the airplane bounced, and he initiated a go-around. He subsequently landed the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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