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May 30, 2005 · Cessna 182F · N3225U
Osage Beach, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 30, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Osage Beach, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 182F
Tail Number
N3225U
Operator
Thomas S Gittemeier Jr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI05CA132
The airplane impacted the runway following a loss of control while landing. The pilot stated that upon returning to the airport the winds were reported over the UNICOM frequency as being calm, so he entered the he entered the traffic pattern for runway 14. He stated he that he was too high during this landing attempt so he initiated a go-around. The pilot stated he extended his final approach during the next landing attempt. He stated the approach looked good, but he "misjudged the flare and porpoised several times." The pilot stated he realized the airplane was damaged when he heard a clicking sound while using the right rudder pedal.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing. A factor associated with the accident was the improper landing flare.
Full Narrative
On May 30, 2005, at 1600 central daylight time, a Cessna 182F, N3225U, experienced a hard landing on runway 14 (3,205 feet by 60 feet, asphalt) at the Grand Glaize Airport (K15), Osage Beach, Missouri. The private pilot and three passengers were not injured. The airplane received substantial damage. The 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The local flight originated from K15 at 1530. The pilot stated that upon returning to the airport the winds were reported over the UNICOM frequency as being calm, so he entered the he entered the traffic pattern for runway 14. He stated he that he was too high during this landing attempt so he initiated a go-around. The pilot stated he extended his final approach during the next landing attempt. He stated the approach looked good, but he "misjudged the flare and porpoised several times." The pilot stated he realized the airplane was damaged when he heard a clicking sound while using the right rudder pedal.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182F
Tail NumberN3225U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThomas S Gittemeier Jr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourceWFAC