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January 21, 2006 · Cessna R182 · N6278T
Bedford, MA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 21, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Bedford, MA
Aircraft
Cessna R182
Tail Number
N6278T
Operator
Civil Air Patrol
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA059
After landing on runway 29, the airplane became airborne again during the landing roll. It then started to porpoise and the nose gear contacted the runway hard. The pilot aborted the landing, performed another approach to the runway, and landed without further incident. Post flight inspection of the airplane revealed damage that included firewall buckling in several places. Winds reported at the airport about the time of the accident, were from 240 degrees at 19 knots, gusting to 26 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the wind gusts.
Full Narrative
After landing on runway 29, the airplane became airborne again during the landing roll. It then started to porpoise and the nose gear contacted the runway hard. The pilot aborted the landing, performed another approach to the runway, and landed without further incident. Post flight inspection of the airplane revealed damage that included firewall buckling in several places. Winds reported at the airport about the time of the accident, were from 240 degrees at 19 knots, gusting to 26 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EST
Nearest AirportBEDFORD (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length7001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna R182
Tail NumberN6278T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCivil Air Patrol
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 19 kt, gusting 26 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 37 C
Altimeter29.72 inHg
Observation Time20:56
Weather SourceWFAC