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August 29, 1990 · Cessna 182Q · N759XD
Fresno, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 29, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Fresno, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 182Q
Tail Number
N759XD
Operator
Golden Valley Arrow
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX90LA307
THE PILOT SAID THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN PORPOISING WHEN SHE FLARED FOR LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT HIT THE NOSE WHEEL HARD ON THE RUNWAY SEVERAL TIMES. THE PILOT SAID SHE WAS ABLE TO AFFECT A GO AROUND AND LANDED ON THE SECOND APPROACH. AFTER THE LANDING, THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ON FINAL APPROACH, RESULTING IN A STALL AND A PORPOISE ON LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT SAID THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN PORPOISING WHEN SHE FLARED FOR LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT HIT THE NOSE WHEEL HARD ON THE RUNWAY SEVERAL TIMES. THE PILOT SAID SHE WAS ABLE TO AFFECT A GO AROUND AND LANDED ON THE SECOND APPROACH. AFTER THE LANDING, THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:15 PDT
Nearest AirportCHANDLER (0nm N)
Runway30L
Runway Length3202 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182Q
Tail NumberN759XD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGolden Valley Arrow
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-U · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind270° @ 7 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO