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July 10, 2007 · Cessna 182R · N9890H
Montpelier, VT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 10, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Montpelier, VT
Aircraft
Cessna 182R
Tail Number
N9890H
Operator
Fredrick a Heim
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN07CA117
The pilot landed long on runway 35. He decided to abort the landing and went around. The second landing was "hard," and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall, landing gear, and propeller.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper flare and subsequent hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot told an FAA inspector that he landed long on runway 35. He decided to abort the landing and went around. The second landing was "hard," and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall, landing gear, and propeller.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportEdward F Knapp State (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length5002 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182R
Tail NumberN9890H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFredrick a Heim
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-L3C5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 80 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:51
Weather SourceWFAC