Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182 near Carlsbad, CA — 2021-05-31

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Date
2021-05-31
Location
Carlsbad, CA, USA
Airport
CRQ
Aircraft
CESSNA 182
Registration
N47UP
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control.

NTSB narrative

The solo student pilot reported that, during the approach for landing, she was slightly low and added power before touchdown. When the airplane touched down, it bounced, and she increased engine power. The airplane subsequently veered to the left. She then applied right rudder control, but the airplane exited the runway to the left and impacted runway signs. The engine mounts were substantially damaged. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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