Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 177B near Jennings, LA — 2015-04-07

Final reportCEN15LA207
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Date
2015-04-07
Location
Jennings, LA, USA
Airport
3R7
Aircraft
CESSNA 177B
Registration
N30981
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Landing

Probable cause

The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, the nosewheel tire bursting, and a subsequent porpoise and nose-over.

NTSB narrative

The private pilot was conducting a personal cross-country flight. The pilot reported that he was attempting to land at the airport to fuel the airplane before continuing to his destination. Upon landing, the main wheels touched down, followed by the nosewheel touching down hard. The pilot stated that he believed that the nosewheel tire then blew and that the decompressing nose strut caused the airplane to porpoise. He stated that the airplane then stalled and came down on its nosewheel. The airplane slid down the runway off into the grass and then nosed over. The pilot reported no mechanical difficulties with the airplane.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have executed a go-around after initial hard landing.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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