Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 305A near Helena, MT — 2009-09-11

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Date
2009-09-11
Location
Helena, MT, USA
Airport
KHLN
Aircraft
CESSNA 305A
Registration
N119WW
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.

NTSB narrative

During the landing flare, the pilot misjudged his height above the runway, resulting in a higher-than-normal flare and a harder-than-normal touchdown. Immediately after the airplane made contact with the runway, it began to veer from side to side, and the pilot was unable to maintain directional control. According to the pilot, there were no issues with the rudder or the tailwheel steering systems, but he did feel that the glare from bright sun that he was landing toward had contributed to his abnormal flare height.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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