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August 26, 2010 · Cessna 177B · N16023

Ocean City, MD

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 26, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ocean City, MD
Aircraft
Cessna 177B
Tail Number
N16023
Operator
Steven Dale
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA460

The private pilot stated that he entered a left traffic pattern for runway 20 and completed all checklist items. He flared the airplane at 25 feet above the ground and the airplane touched down on the main landing gear and bounced back into the air. As the pilot applied aft pressure on the control yoke, the airplane touched down on the runway, and bounced back into the air. After applying full power, the airplane touched back down, bounced again, and the nose wheel tire blew. Examination of the airplane revealed that the firewall was bent and the fuselage skin was wrinkled. The pilot reported winds from 050 degrees at 9 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C

Full Narrative

The private pilot stated that he entered a left traffic pattern for runway 20 and completed all checklist items. He flared the airplane at 25 feet above the ground. The airplane touched down on the main landing gear and bounced back into the air. He applied aft pressure on the control yoke; the airplane touched back down on the runway, and bounced back into the air. He applied full power; the airplane touched back down on the nose wheel, and bounced. The nose wheel tire blew, he applied aft pressure on the control yoke, and the airplane touched back down on the runway. The pilot applied back pressure on the control yoke, increased power, taxied to the ramp and shut the airplane down. Examination of the airplane revealed the that firewall was bent and the fuselage skin was wrinkled. The pilot reported winds from 050 degrees at 9 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EDT
Nearest AirportOcean City Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length3201 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 177B
Tail NumberN16023
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSteven Dale
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data