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September 8, 2013 · Cessna Aircraft E162 Undesignat · N30265

Eugene, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 8, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Eugene, OR
Aircraft
Cessna Aircraft E162 Undesignat (2011)
Tail Number
N30265
Operator
Hillsboro Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA421

The pilot reported that while on final, the approach was stable, and that on short final he leveled the airplane and flared for landing. The airplane touched down, bounced back into the air, and when it touched down again, it impacted the runway in a nose down attitude. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that while on final, the approach was stable, and that on short final he leveled the airplane and flared for landing. The airplane touched down, bounced back into the air, and when it touched down again, it impacted the runway in a nose down attitude. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 PDT
Nearest AirportMahlon Sweet Field (0nm S)
Runway34L
Runway Length8009 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna Aircraft E162 Undesignat
Tail NumberN30265
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHillsboro Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-200-D1B · Reciprocating · 100
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind10° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 59
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time02:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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