Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 182P near Payson, AZ — 2009-12-11

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Date
2009-12-11
Location
Payson, AZ, USA
Airport
PAN
Aircraft
CESSNA 182P
Registration
N11PG
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Approach

Probable cause

The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that while he was on final approach he thought that the airplane may have encountered wake turbulence or a gust. The airplane bounced on the runway surface, veered to the right, and came to rest in the ramp area. The damage to the airplane included the firewall, the lower forward fuselage, and both wings. Immediately following the accident, the pilot reported to a Safety Board investigator that there were no preimpact malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted the landing after encountering turbulence.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents3

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