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July 24, 1999 · Cessna 182R · N9799E

Fargo, ND

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 24, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fargo, ND
Aircraft
Cessna 182R
Tail Number
N9799E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI99LA338

The pilot reported, 'Flared too high, when stall horn went off I lowered nose & throttled up. After reflaring, as the mains touched down the aircraft bounced & porpoised.' The pilot reported he gained control of the airplane and continued the flight performing two more touch and go landings. He reported that after he landed and secured the airplane he noticed damage to the propeller. Post accident inspection of the airplane revealed the firewall was also damaged.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in the airplane porpoising during the landing.

Full Narrative

On July 23, 1999, at 2315 central daylight time, a Cessna 182R, N9799E, was substantially damaged while landing on runway 17 (9,546' x 150') at the Hector International Airport, Fargo, North Dakota. The private pilot was not injured. The personal flight was being operated under 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The local flight originated approximately 10 minutes prior to the accident. The pilot reported, "Flared too high, when stall horn went off I lowered nose & throttled up. After reflaring, as the mains touched down the aircraft bounced & porpoised." The pilot reported he gained control of the airplane and continued the flight performing two more stop and go landings. He reported that after he landed and secured the airplane he noticed damage to the propeller. Post accident inspection of the airplane revealed the firewall was also damaged.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:15 CDT
Nearest AirportHector International (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length9546 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182R
Tail NumberN9799E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-U · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind260° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 64 F
Altimeter28.00 inHg
Observation Time03:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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