Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182P near Mecosta, MI — 2012-09-15

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Date
2012-09-15
Location
Mecosta, MI, USA
Airport
27C
Aircraft
CESSNA 182P
Registration
N58844
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Landing

Probable cause

The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of airplane control.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the accident occurred as he was attempting to land on a grass runway in calm wind conditions. He stated that the airplane bounced upon touchdown and that he initially believed it would settle back onto the runway without further incident. However, the airplane landed hard and bounced for a second time. The airplane then impacted nose first on the runway centerline, about 3/4 of the way down the useable length of the runway. The nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane slid on the forward fuselage about 40 feet before it nosed over. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Additionally, he stated that he did not attempt an aborted landing because there were buildings located off the end of the runway, which he believed the airplane would not have been able to clear.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted landing due to bounce but chose not to.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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