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June 8, 1991 · Cessna 182P · N8494M
Santa Fe, NM
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 8, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Santa Fe, NM
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N8494M
Operator
Capital Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN91LA081
DURING AN ATTEMPTED LANDING, THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE HEIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING FLARE, RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING. THE NOSE GEAR SUBSEQUENTLY SEPARATED FROM THE AIRCRAFT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE FLARE DURING LANDING.
Full Narrative
DURING AN ATTEMPTED LANDING, THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE HEIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING FLARE, RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING. THE NOSE GEAR SUBSEQUENTLY SEPARATED FROM THE AIRCRAFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 MDT
Nearest AirportSanta Fe Municipal (0nm N)
Runway15
Runway Length6304 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN8494M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCapital Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-S · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 15 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT