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August 19, 1990 · Cessna 182N · N9136G
Knightdale, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 19, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Knightdale, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 182N
Tail Number
N9136G
Operator
Jane R Garvey
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL90LA164
THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN ON A HUMP IN THE RUNWAY, AND BECAME AIRBORNE AGAIN. THE PILOT LOWERED THE NOSE, ADDED SOME POWER, AND THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED UP SHARPLY AND THEN STALLED. THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED, AND A SMALL FIRE STARTED, WHICH WAS EXTINGUSHED BY THE PILOT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO EXECUTE TIMELY GO AROUND PROCEDURES. THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF AIRPLANE WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.
Full Narrative
THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN ON A HUMP IN THE RUNWAY, AND BECAME AIRBORNE AGAIN. THE PILOT LOWERED THE NOSE, ADDED SOME POWER, AND THE AIRPLANE BOUNCED UP SHARPLY AND THEN STALLED. THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED, AND A SMALL FIRE STARTED, WHICH WAS EXTINGUSHED BY THE PILOT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 EDT
Nearest AirportRaleigh East (0nm N)
Runway19
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width36 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182N
Tail NumberN9136G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJane R Garvey
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 6 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC