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June 10, 2008 · Cessna 182 · N182RA
Cottage Grove, OR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 10, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Cottage Grove, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 182
Tail Number
N182RA
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX08CA174
The pilot reported that the approach to the runway was normal using 30 degrees of flaps and an airspeed of 80 mph. He slowed to 60 mph over the runway and was thinking about flaring when the "bottom fell out." The airplane dropped, hit hard, and the nose wheel separated. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The top of the vertical fin and rudder were crushed.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the approach to the runway was normal using 30 degrees of flaps and an airspeed of 80 mph. He slowed to 60 mph over the runway and was thinking about flaring when the "bottom fell out." The airplane dropped, hit hard, and the nose wheel separated. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The top of the vertical fin and rudder were crushed.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 PDT
Nearest AirportCottage Grove (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length3188 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182
Tail NumberN182RA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-L · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 41 C
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time18:54
Weather SourceWFAC