Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 177B near Ocean City, MD — 2010-08-26

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Date
2010-08-26
Location
Ocean City, MD, USA
Airport
OXB
Aircraft
CESSNA 177B
Registration
N16023
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced downwind landing.

NTSB narrative

The private pilot stated that he entered a left traffic pattern for runway 20 and completed all checklist items. He flared the airplane at 25 feet above the ground and the airplane touched down on the main landing gear and bounced back into the air. As the pilot applied aft pressure on the control yoke, the airplane touched down on the runway, and bounced back into the air. After applying full power, the airplane touched back down, bounced again, and the nose wheel tire blew. Examination of the airplane revealed that the firewall was bent and the fuselage skin was wrinkled. The pilot reported winds from 050 degrees at 9 knots.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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