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July 8, 2007 · Cessna 182Q · N759BY
New Haven, CT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 8, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
New Haven, CT
Aircraft
Cessna 182Q
Tail Number
N759BY
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC07CA161
While on final approach, a Cessna 182Q was observed to approach the runway at a high rate of speed, and during the landing bounced, before it climbed back into the traffic pattern. The pilot was then cleared to land a second time. During the second landing, "white smoke" and tire debris was observed to emanate from under the forward portion of the airplane. All of the airplane's systems were functioning properly. The pilot stated that a "loss of wind" made the airplane "suddenly" stop flying while it was 5 to 10 feet above the runway and that the nose landing gear had impacted the runway, substantially damaging the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor to the accident was the wind gusts.
Full Narrative
According to an air traffic controller who was in the control tower at the time of the accident, he observed the Cessna 182Q "going extremely fast" while on final approach. While attempting to land, the airplane "bounced down the runway," and then climbed up to rejoin the traffic pattern. The controller then cleared the pilot to land a second time. During the second landing, the controller observed "white smoke" and tire debris emanating from under the forward portion of the airplane. According to the pilot, all of the airplane's systems were functioning properly. He stated that a "loss of wind" made the airplane "suddenly" stop flying while it was 5 to 10 feet above the runway and that the nose landing gear had impacted the runway, substantially damaging the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:50 EDT
Nearest AirportTweed-New Haven (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length5600 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182Q
Tail NumberN759BY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-U · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 72 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 10 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.77 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC