Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 185 near Mentasta Lake, AK — 2013-09-07

Final reportANC13CA108
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Date
2013-09-07
Location
Mentasta Lake, AK, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 185
Registration
N432X
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilots improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was landing a tailwheel and tundra tire-equipped airplane at an off-airport site. Just before touchdown he felt the airplane sink, and added power to correct the condition, but the airplane hit hard and bounced. He recovered from the bounce, and brought the airplane to a full stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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