Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182F near Hood River, OR — 2012-08-20

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Date
2012-08-20
Location
Hood River, OR, USA
Airport
4S2
Aircraft
CESSNA 182F
Registration
N34SR
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The private pilot reported that, while making an approach to land, he observed that the winds were more variable and gusty than when he departed. He said that the airplane touched down and then became airborne again and began to “porpoise.” The pilot tried to regain control and stop the induced pitch oscillations, but landed hard on the nose gear, substantially damaging the firewall. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or abnormalities with the airplane before the landing.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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