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March 7, 2004 · Cessna 182P · N325LA

Nashville, TN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 7, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Nashville, TN
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N325LA
Operator
Wings of Eagles
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL04LA081

According to the pilot, as he landed on runway 01, the airplane bounced and touched down hard on the nose wheel. The pilot initiated a go-around and returned to land on runway 01. During the go-around the pilot reported that the airplane was shaking violently, and would not climb above 200 feet. After the pilot landed the airplane and stopped the engine he realized that he had a propeller strike. No flight control or mechanical anomalies were reported by the pilot prior to the hard landing. Examination of the airframe revealed the propeller was bent aft, and the lower firewall was buckled. Aircraft logbooks were not recovered for examination.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper landing flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and propeller strike of the runway.

Full Narrative

On March 7, 2004, at 1320 central standard time, a Cessna 182P, N325LA registered to Rebel Medical Inc. and operated by Wings of Eagles collided with the runway while landing at John Tune Airport, Nashville, Tennessee. The personal flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 with a VFR flight plan filed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane sustained substantial damage, and the private pilot and passenger were uninjured. The flight departed Chapel Hill Airport, North Carolina on March 7, 2004 at 1006 eastern standard time. According to the pilot, during the cross-country flight from Chapel Hill Airport, he received several in-flight weather briefings for his arrival at John C. Tune Airport. Approximately 20 miles out from the John C. Tune Airport the pilot received the AWOS report. The surface winds were reported at winds 300 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 15 knots. As the airplane landed on runway 01, it bounced and landed on the nose wheel. The pilot initiated another takeoff and realized that the airplane was not performing well. During the climb out the airplane was shaking violently, and would not climb above 200 feet. The pilot did not report any flight control or mechanical anomalies prior to the landing. The pilot landed the airplane without further incident. Examination of the airframe revealed the propeller was bent aft, and the lower firewall was buckled. Aircraft maintenance logbooks were not recovered for examination.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 CST
Nearest AirportJohn C Tune (0nm N)
Runway01
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN325LA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWings of Eagles
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 11 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 52
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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