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August 15, 2007 · Cessna R182 · N756MN

Coeur D'Alene, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 15, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Coeur D'Alene, ID
Aircraft
Cessna R182
Tail Number
N756MN
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX07CA251

The airplane landed hard during a simulated engine failure demonstration on takeoff. The takeoff and climb out were normal. The flight instructor initiated the simulated engine failure about 100-150 feet above the ground. He reduced throttle to idle and pitched the nose down to maintain 70 KIAS per the airplane manufacturer's recommendations. During the landing flare, the instructor sensed a large rate of descent, but decided to continue with the maneuver and landing. The airplane landed hard on all three landing gears, bounced back into the air, and settled back on the runway coming to rest upright. The instructor stated that there was no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

the instructor's misjudged landing flare.

Full Narrative

On August 15, 2007, at 1115 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna R182, N756MN, landed hard at Coeur D'Alene Air Terminal (COE), Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. Moody Bible Institute of Chicago operated the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The certified flight instructor (CFI) and two student pilots were not injured. The instructional flight departed Felts Field Airport (SFF), Spokane, Washington, at 1015. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a VFR flight plan had been filed. In a written report to the National Transportation Safety Board, the flight instructor stated that he was demonstrating a simulated engine failure on takeoff for his students. The takeoff from runway 01 had been normal, and the airplane climbed out with the flaps up and the landing gear down. At 100-150 feet above ground level, he initiated the simulated engine out procedure. He reduced the throttle to idle and pitched the nose down to maintain 70 KIAS per manufacturer recommendations. The flight instructor further stated that he sensed a "high sink rate" during the flare, which made him contemplate a go-around. He elected to continue the demonstration and landing. The airplane landed hard on all three landing gears and bounced back into the air. After the airplane settled back on the main landing gears, he realized "the nose gear was not normal." He pulled the mixture control to idle cutoff and held the nose off the ground as long as possible. When the nose began to settle, the propeller was still rotating and contacted the runway surface. The airplane came to rest upright and the instructor secured it before exiting. The airplane sustained substantial damage, including structural damage to the nose landing gear attach points and the firewall. The instructor reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 PDT
Nearest AirportCoeur D'Alene Air Terminal (0nm)
Runway1
Runway Length5400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna R182
Tail NumberN756MN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-J3C5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 33 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 22 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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