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June 20, 2011 · Cessna 182H · N331AA
Soldotna, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 20, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Soldotna, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 182H
Tail Number
N331AA
Operator
Taylor Hayden
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC11CA052
The pilot reported that the airplane touched down hard and bounced. She applied full power with full flaps and the airplane pitched up excessively and stalled. She was unable to regain control, and the airplane collided with the ground in a steep, nose low attitude, sustaining substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot said there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Pitch control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
Following a hard, bounced landing, the pilot applied full power with full flaps. She said the airplane pitched up excessively and stalled. She was unable to regain control, and the airplane collided with the ground in a steep, nose low attitude, sustaining substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot said there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportSOLDOTNA (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width132 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182H
Tail NumberN331AA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTaylor Hayden
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO