CESSNA 182T near Newburyport, MA — 2015-04-30

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane during the runway overrun.

NTSB narrative

After two approaches that resulted in go-arounds, the pilot touched down on the third landing attempt. The pilot reported that he touched down too fast and bounced three times in a "classic porpoise." On the third bounce he attempted a go-around but had insufficient runway remaining. Subsequently, the airplane overran the runway and the main landing gear and nose wheel dug into soft mud. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

• Runway excursion · Landing-aborted after touchdown

Evidence available

• Photos
• 4 docket documents

Docket documents4

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Record of Conversation (Pilot in Command)other
• Photo 1 – Airplane Cowling (Photo Courtesy of FAA)photos
• Photo 2 – Airplane Wing (Photo Courtesy of FAA)photos

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