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October 15, 2010 · Cessna 182K · N3057Q

Henderson, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 15, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Henderson, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 182K
Tail Number
N3057Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA037

During landing, the pilot configured the airplane into a flare and it began to descend at a greater rate than he anticipated. The airplane touched down on the runway surface and bounced several times. The nosewheel tire became flat and the propeller struck the runway. The pilot increased engine power and regained control of the airplane. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the firewall was bent. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

Full Narrative

According to a written statement received from the pilot, while in the landing flare to runway 17 (4,004 feet by 75 feet; asphalt) the airplane "got heavy" and began to sink. The airplane hit the runway and bounced several times. During the impact the nose wheel tire blew and the propeller struck the runway. The pilot added power, regained control of the airplane, and was able to land and taxi to the end of the runway. An examination of the airplane revealed a bent firewall. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest AirportRusk County Airport (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length4004 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182K
Tail NumberN3057Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time20:03
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data