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October 7, 2007 · Cessna 182P · N6415F

Troutdale, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 7, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Troutdale, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N6415F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX08CA017

The airport ATIS was reporting that the winds were from 190 degrees at 10 knots. The tower was using runway 07 and cleared the pilot to land on that runway. During the level off for landing just before the flare, the airplane seemed to lose lift and contacted the runway hard. The pilot executed a go-around. The tower cleared the pilot to land on runway 25, which he did uneventfully. During the post flight examination the pilot noticed that the propeller tips had been damaged; further examination revealed damage to the firewall.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed.

Full Narrative

The pilot stated in the Pilot-Operator Aircraft Accident Report that the airport ATIS reported that the winds were at 190 degrees and 10 knots. The tower was using runway 07 and cleared the pilot to land on runway 07. During the level off for landing, just before the flare, the airplane seemed to lose lift and contacted the runway hard. The pilot executed a go-around. The tower cleared the pilot to land on runway 25, which he did uneventfully. During the post flight examination the pilot noticed that the propeller tips had been damaged. Further examination revealed damage to the firewall. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 PDT
Nearest AirportTroutdale (0nm)
Runway07
Runway Length5399 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN6415F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · O-470-S · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 4300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 52
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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