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August 1, 1992 · Cessna 182A · N5532B
Aiken, SC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 1, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Aiken, SC
Aircraft
Cessna 182A
Tail Number
N5532B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL92LA149
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE LANDED & ATTEMPTED TO RETRACT THE FLAPS. WHILE ATTENTIVE TO THE FLAP SWITCH, WHICH APPEARED TO BE STUCK, THE PILOT SAID, THE AIRPLANE BECAME AIRBORNE, AGAIN. IT WAS RE-LANDED, WHICH DAMAGED THE NOSE LANDING GEAR. THE AIRPLANE THEN PORPOISED, BOUNCED TWICE, & ON THE THIRD LANDING, HIT HARD. DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST & THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE RIGHT INTO TREES.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION WHICH RESULTED IN THE IMPROPER USE OF THE ELEVATOR AND INADVERTENT PORPOISE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE LANDED & ATTEMPTED TO RETRACT THE FLAPS. WHILE ATTENTIVE TO THE FLAP SWITCH, WHICH APPEARED TO BE STUCK, THE PILOT SAID, THE AIRPLANE BECAME AIRBORNE, AGAIN. IT WAS RE-LANDED, WHICH DAMAGED THE NOSE LANDING GEAR. THE AIRPLANE THEN PORPOISED, BOUNCED TWICE, & ON THE THIRD LANDING, HIT HARD. DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST & THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE RIGHT INTO TREES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:50 EDT
Nearest AirportSizemore Airpark (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182A
Tail NumberN5532B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L1B · Reciprocating · 230
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:40
Weather SourceWFAC