Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182Q near Hebbronville, TX — 2022-04-09

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Date
2022-04-09
Location
Hebbronville, TX, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
CESSNA 182Q
Registration
N978C
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilots improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and loss of airplane control.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he flared too high resulting in a hard landing. The airplane bounced, drifted to the right, and went through a fence colliding with some trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the leading edge of the right wing as well as the right horizontal stabilizer and elevator. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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