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May 1, 2002 · Cessna 182Q · N4468N

Teterboro, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 1, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Teterboro, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 182Q
Tail Number
N4468N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC02LA101

The pilot was performing a crosswind landing to runway 1. The pilot reported that the airplane landed hard, veered to the right and began to bounce, before coming to rest on the runway. The pilot described the bounces as "hard." Examination of the airplane revealed damage to the propeller, nose landing gear, and the firewall. The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane. Winds reported at the airport about the time of the accident were from 350 degrees at 15 knots, with 20 knot gusts.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.

Full Narrative

On May 1, 2002, about 1325 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182Q, N4468N, was substantially damaged while landing at the Teterboro Airport (TEB), Teterboro, New Jersey. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot was landing on runway 1, a 7,000-foot long, 150-foot wide, asphalt runway. In a written statement, the pilot said he experienced a strong crosswind, which required a "very distinct left-hand crab." The airplane landed hard, veered to the right, and began to bounce. The pilot described the bounces as "hard;" however, the airplane came to rest on the runway, and he taxied to a parking area. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed damage to the propeller, nose landing gear, and the firewall. The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane. The pilot reported 220 hours of total flight experience, which included about 9 hours in make and model. Winds reported at TEB, at 1351, were from 350 degrees at 15 knots, with 20 knot gusts.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:25 EDT
Nearest AirportTeterboro Airport (0nm)
Runway010
Runway Length7000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182Q
Tail NumberN4468N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · 0470-U · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 25 C
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time17:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data