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July 17, 2004 · Cessna 182 · N666PG

Naples, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 17, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Naples, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N666PG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA04LA136

The owner of the airplane stated he made arrangements with the CFI to demonstrate the airplane to the dual student. The dual student stated they departed from Naples for the instructional flight with a southeast heading towards Marco Island to conduct takeoffs and landings. During the flight, they performed steep turns and stalls for the potential buyer to become familiar the airplane. The dual student was on the second touch-and-go exercise, when during the landing the aircraft landed hard. The crew continued the flight and made one more landing with a full stop. The CFI and dual student got out of the airplane to examine the airplane for damage. They noted wrinkles in the skin of the fuselage next to the firewall section. The airplane was flown back to Naples where it was later determined the airplane incurred substantial damage by a licensed airframe and powerplant mechanic.

NTSB Probable Cause

The dual student's improper landing flare and the pilot-in-command/CFI's inadequate supervision resulting in a hard landing.

Full Narrative

On July 17, 2004, about 1100 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182, N666PG, registered to Inderluft LLC and operated by a private individual, as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight, had a hard landing at Marco Island Executive Airport, Naples, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The commercial-rated pilot-in-command/certified flight instructor (CFI) and the commercial-rated dual student received no injuries. The airplane incurred substantial damage. The flight originated from Naples Municipal, Naples, Florida earlier that day, about 0930. The owner of the airplane stated he made arrangements with the CFI to demonstrate the airplane to the dual student. The dual student stated they departed from Naples for the instructional flight with a southeast heading towards Marco Island to conduct takeoffs and landings. During the flight, they performed steep turns and stalls for the potential buyer to become familiar the airplane. The dual student was on the second touch-and-go exercise, when during the landing the aircraft landed hard. The crew continued the flight and made one more landing with a full stop. The CFI and dual student got out of the airplane to examine the airplane for damage. They noted wrinkles in the skin of the fuselage next to the firewall section. The airplane was flown back to Naples where it was later determined the airplane incurred substantial damage by a licensed airframe and power plant mechanic. The airplane's owner had it partially disassemble and transported to a repair facility in Texas. Neither the CFI, commercial-rated dual student, nor the owner of the airplane reported the damage to the NTSB. On October 7, 2004, an FAA aviation safety inspector from the Miami Flight Standards District Office informed the NTSB of the accident. On October 13, 2004, a completed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report was received from the CFI. The CFI stated there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EDT
Nearest AirportMarco Island Executive (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN666PG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-AB1A5 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 67 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 57 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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