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December 15, 2001 · Cessna 182Q · N759JD

Norfolk, VA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 15, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Norfolk, VA
Aircraft
Cessna 182Q
Tail Number
N759JD
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC02LA041

The pilot was landing on runway 2, a 3,524-foot long, 70-foot wide, asphalt runway. After touchdown, the airplane began to bounce and the pilot elected to perform a go-around. During a second landing attempt, the airplane again began to bounce; however, the propeller struck the runway, before the airplane came to rest. Subsequent inspection of the airplane revealed that both propeller tips had separated. Additionally, the nose wheel strut assembly and lower firewall was bent aft. The pilot said he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane. Winds reported at an airport located about 14 miles east-northeast of the accident site, were from 020 degrees at 15 knots, with 20 knot gusts.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper recover from a bounced landing which resulted in a propeller strike and hard landing. A factor in this accident were the gusty wind conditions.

Full Narrative

On December 15, 2001, about 1330 eastern standard time, a Cessna 182Q, N759JD, was substantially damaged while landing at the Hampton Roads Executive Airport (PVG), Norfolk, Virginia. The certificated private pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The airplane was landing on runway 2, a 3,524-foot long, 70-foot wide, asphalt runway. In a written statement, the pilot said the airplane touched down, began to bounce, and he elected to perform a go-around. During a second landing attempt, the airplane again began to bounce; however, the propeller struck the runway, before the airplane came to rest. Subsequent inspection of the airplane revealed that both propeller tips had separated. Additionally, the nose wheel strut assembly and lower firewall was bent aft. A witness at PVG reported that the airplane "hit hard about five times, and lost a piece of front wheel cover." He then observed the airplane go-around, and bounce "about six times" during the second landing attempt. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane. He reported 150 hours of total flight experience, all in make and model. Winds reported at an airport located about 14 miles east-northeast of PVG, at 1351, were from 020 degrees at 15 knots, with 20 knot gusts. A witness at the airport described the wind conditions as "very strong" with gusts approaching 40 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EST
Nearest AirportHampton Roads (0nm)
Runway2
Runway Length3524 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182Q
Tail NumberN759JD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-U · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 37 C
Altimeter30.27 inHg
Observation Time18:51
Weather SourceWFAC

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