Pilot Debrief

CESSNA A185F near Hot Springs, AR — 2011-04-28

Final reportCEN11CA291
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Date
2011-04-28
Location
Hot Springs, AR, USA
Airport
Hot
Aircraft
CESSNA A185F
Registration
N2530S
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot approached the runway for a full stop landing with the wing flaps fully extended. On touchdown the airplane bounced twice and the left wingtip impacted the runway. The pilot was able to regain control of the airplane and taxied to parking. The airplane’s left wing and aileron sustained substantial damage during the impact. Seven minutes before the accident, the automated weather observing system (AWOS) at the airport reported variable wind at 6 knots. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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