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October 16, 2005 · Cessna 182J · N3588F
Punta Gorda, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 16, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Punta Gorda, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 182J
Tail Number
N3588F
Operator
David C De Carle
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA06CA010
The pilot stated that after flying 40 minutes he elected to return to the departure airport with a planned landing on runway 03. The winds at the time were reported to be from 010 degrees to 040 degrees at 9 knots, gusting to 14 knots. During the flare for landing just before touchdown, a gust of wind, "lifted me back in the air then slammed me back to the runway." As a result of the firm landing, the nose landing gear was bent to the left. He taxied the airplane off the runway onto the grass.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate remedial action following an encounter with wind gusts during the landing flare resulting in a hard landing and damage to the nose landing gear.
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Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EDT
Nearest AirportPunta Gorda (0nm)
Runway3
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182J
Tail NumberN3588F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid C De Carle
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470R · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 78 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0