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June 22, 2012 · Cessna TR182 · N5527S
Meridianville, AL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 22, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Meridianville, AL
Aircraft
Cessna TR182
Tail Number
N5527S
Operator
Kuehlthau Robert L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA437
The pilot reported that he was landing to the north after an uneventful flight and approach. Upon landing, the airplane bounced several times. During the final bounce, the airplane impacted hard on the runway, damaging the nose gear and collapsing the nose gear tire. The pilot reported that during the accident sequence the propeller did not strike the runway and the engine continued to run. Subsequent examination of the airplane revealed a buckled engine firewall. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The certificated private pilot reported that he was landing to the north after an uneventful flight and approach. Upon landing, the airplane "bounced several times." During the final bounce, the airplane impacted hard on the runway, damaging the nose gear and collapsing the nose gear tire. The pilot reported that during the accident sequence, the propeller did not strike the runway and the engine continued to run. Subsequent examination of the airplane revealed a buckled engine firewall. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest AirportMadison County Executive (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length5005 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna TR182
Tail NumberN5527S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKuehlthau Robert L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 SERIES · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC