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April 11, 1995 · Cessna 337G · N38E

Savannah, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 11, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Savannah, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 337G
Tail Number
N38E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL95LA082

THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH THE RUNWAY WHILE ATTEMPTING A VISUAL LANDING ON RUNWAY 9, AT SAVANNAH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD AND BOUNCED WHICH RESULTED IN THE PILOT LOOSING CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE AIRPLANE BEGAN A SERIES OF PORPOISES DOWN THE RUNWAY AFTER THE INITIAL TOUCHDOWN, WHICH TERMINATED WITH THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. AT 1750, ON THE SAME DAY, THE SAVANNAH AUTOMATIC TERMINAL INFORMATION SERVICE DEPICTED THE WIND AS COMING FROM 150 DEGREES AT 9 KNOTS, WITH GUSTS TO 16 KNOTS.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE AND HIS IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS DURING LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN COLLAPSE OF THE NOSE GEAR.

Full Narrative

On April 11, 1995, about 1750 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 337G, N38E, landed hard, bounced, then collapsed the nose landing gear at Savannah, Georgia. The airplane was operated by the pilot under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91, and visual flight rules. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. A flight plan was not filed for the personal flight. There were no injuries to the private pilot, who was the sole occupant, and the airplane was substantially damaged. Origination of the flight was Pontiac, Michigan, at 1235 eastern standard time, on the same day. According to the pilot, the aircraft was high on final approach. As the airplane was approaching the touchdown point, the aircraft sank rapidly. Upon touchdown, the aircraft bounced. The pilot then added power. The airplane touched down again, and porpoised several times. The pilot then added full power and climbed a few feet above the runway. With ample landing distance remaining, the pilot decided to continue his landing attempt, and reduced power. The aircraft landed hard, again, and started a second series of porpoises which terminated with the airplane's collision with the runway. During the collision, the nose gear collapsed. At 1750, on the same day, the Savannah Automatic Terminal Information Service recorded the wind as coming from 150 degrees at 9 knots, with gusts to 16 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:50 EDT
Nearest AirportSavannah International (0nm)
Runway9
Runway Length9351 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 337G
Tail NumberN38E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360-GB2B · Reciprocating · 210
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 9 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg

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