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September 3, 1990 · Cessna 182P · N21033
Peters Twp, PA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 3, 1990
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Peters Twp, PA
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N21033
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC90LA211
THE AIRPLANE WAS ON FINAL WITH FULL FLAPS AND POWER SET FOR A SHORT/SOFT FIELD LANDING. AS THE AIRPLANE BECAME STABILIZED ON SHORT FINAL THE PILOT REDUCED POWER, THE AIRPLANE 'STALLED' AND TOUCHED DOWN HARD COLLAPSING THE LEFT MAIN AND NOSE GEAR.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT IN COMMANDS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ON FINAL APPROACH RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND HARD LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE AIRPLANE WAS ON FINAL WITH FULL FLAPS AND POWER SET FOR A SHORT/SOFT FIELD LANDING. AS THE AIRPLANE BECAME STABILIZED ON SHORT FINAL THE PILOT REDUCED POWER, THE AIRPLANE 'STALLED' AND TOUCHED DOWN HARD COLLAPSING THE LEFT MAIN AND NOSE GEAR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN21033
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured1
Total4
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO