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July 19, 1999 · Cessna 182N · N92215

Green Bay, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 19, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Green Bay, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 182N
Tail Number
N92215
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI99LA244

The pilot said the landing approach speed was 85 mph. As he flared, the main wheels hit the runway followed by the nose wheel. He stated that the nose gear collapsed and the propeller struck the runway stopping the engine. During a telephone interview, the pilot said the airplane porpoised a couple times and on the third porpoise he felt the nose gear collapse.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's delayed flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.

Full Narrative

On July 19, 1999, at 1313 central daylight time, a Cessna 182N, N92215, sustained substantial damage during a hard landing and subsequent porpoise on runway 06 (7,699 feet X 150 feet dry/grooved concrete) at Austin Straubel International Airport, Green Bay, Wisconsin. The private rated pilot and three passengers reported no injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed during the 14 CFR Part 91 flight. The airplane was not operating on a flight plan. The flight originated from Mackinac Island Airport, Mackinac Island, Michigan at 1200. In a written statement, the pilot said that he was cleared to land on runway 06. He said that the airplane was moving at 85 mph on final approach and he was in control for a good landing right on the numbers. He said that as he flared, the main wheels hit the runway. The pilot said that as the nose wheel touched down, it collapsed. He said that the propeller struck the runway and stopped the motor. During a telephone interview, the pilot said that on touchdown the nose gear went down and the airplane porpoised a couple times. The pilot stated that on the third porpoise he felt the nose gear collapse.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:13 CDT
Nearest AirportAustin Straubel Iap (0nm)
Runway6
Runway Length7699 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182N
Tail NumberN92215
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data