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September 22, 2000 · Cessna 182S · N97TD

Wichita, KS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 22, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Wichita, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 182S
Tail Number
N97TD
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI00LA304

The pilot said he began his roundout approximately 20 feet above the runway. 'As the throttle was pulled to idle, the aircraft ballooned to about 5 feet and the stall warning horn sounded.' The pilot said he lowered the nose slightly, the airplane touched down on its main gear, and 'bounced again about 5 feet.' The pilot lowered the nose again to just above level flight. 'The aircraft sank rapidly and impacted firmly on the main gear.' The nose gear struck the runway and collapsed. 'The aircraft bounced again - about 5 feet, then landed on the mains first with the nose dropping. The final bounce was approximately 10 feet above the runway, and settled rapidly in a slight nose up attitude. The airplane landed on the main landing gear, then the nose. The aircraft was allowed to coast to [taxiway] A5, and was turned off the runway using brakes.' An examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing and his failure to go-around.

Full Narrative

On September 21, 2000, at 2010 central daylight time (cdt), a Cessna 182S, N97TD, operated by a private pilot, was substantially damage during a hard landing on runway 19L (7,302 feet by 150 feet, dry concrete) at the Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was being conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. No flight plan was on file. The pilot and two passengers on board the airplane reported no injuries. The local flight originated at the Wichita Mid-Continent Airport at 1920 cdt. In his written statement, the pilot said he began his roundout approximately 20 feet above the runway. "As the throttle was pulled to idle, the aircraft ballooned to about 5 feet and the stall warning horn sounded." The pilot said he lowered the nose slightly, the airplane touched down on its main gear, and "bounced again about 5 feet." The pilot said he lowered the nose again to just above level flight. "The aircraft sank rapidly and impacted firmly on the main gear." The nose gear struck the runway and collapsed. "The aircraft bounced again - about 5 feet, then landed on the mains first with the nose dropping. The final bounce was approximately 10 feet above the runway, and settled rapidly in a slight nose up attitude. The airplane landed on the main landing gear, then the nose. The aircraft was allowed to coast to [taxiway] A5, and was turned off the runway using brakes." A Federal Aviation Administration operations inspector examined the airplane at the Wichita Mid-Continent Airport. The blades on the three-blade propeller were bent aft approximately 5 inches. The nose gear was pushed up into the airplane. The firewall was bent upward and buckled. The fuselage behind the firewall was bent aft and buckled. The forward part of the cabin was twisted. The main landing gear legs were bend upward. Flight control continuity was confirmed. An examination of the engine, engine controls, brakes, and other airplane systems revealed no anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:10 CDT
Nearest AirportWichita Midcontinent Arpt (0nm)
Runway19L
Runway Length7302 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182S
Tail NumberN97TD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-AB1A5 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 29 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDusk
Wind130° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time01:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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