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April 21, 2013 · Cessna T182T · N538MA
Colorado Springs, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 21, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Aircraft
Cessna T182T
Tail Number
N538MA
Operator
Air Illini
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA236
The pilot reported that he was practicing touch-and-go landings and had completed five when the tower air traffic controller requested that he do a short approach. The pilot stated that he was landing with full flaps, and the wind was 180 degrees at 5 knots gusting to 18 knots. He added that the airplane landed “flat” and bounced. The airplane drifted to the right, and the pilot was unable to correct the drift. The airplane exited the runway and came to rest nose down in a shallow ditch. Examination of the airplane revealed that the left wing tip was damaged and the nose gear had collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the firewall.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was practicing touch-n-go landings and had completed five, when the air traffic controller requested that he do a short approach. The pilot stated that he was landing with full flaps and the wind was gusting to 18 knots. He added that the airplane landed “flat” and bounced. The airplane drifted to the right and the pilot was unable to correct the drift. The airplane exited the runway, coming to rest nose down in a shallow ditch. Examination of the airplane revealed the left wing tip was damaged and the nose-gear had collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the firewall.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 MDT
Nearest AirportColorado Springs Muncipal (0nm)
Runway17L
Runway Length13501 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T182T
Tail NumberN538MA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAir Illini
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 310
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 5 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 18 C
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time18:54
Weather SourceWFAC