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May 10, 2007 · Cessna 182S · N234ME
Harvard, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 10, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Harvard, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 182S
Tail Number
N234ME
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07CA153
The airplane was substantially damaged when the nose gear collapsed during landing on runway 27 (3589 feet by 105 feet, turf). The pilot reported that after the airplane landed, it bounced back into the air. When the airplane touched down again, the nose gear collapsed, causing damage to the propeller and the underside of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which caused the nose gear to collapse and subsequent damage to the propellor and underside of the airplane.
Full Narrative
The airplane was substantially damaged when the nose gear collapsed during landing on runway 27 (3589 feet by 105 feet, turf). The pilot reported that after the airplane landed, it bounced back into the air. When the airplane touched down again, the nose gear collapsed, causing damage to the propeller and the underside of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:39 CDT
Nearest AirportDACY (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length3589 ft
Runway Width105 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182S
Tail NumberN234ME
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 72 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 18000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time20:45
Weather SourceWFAC