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October 27, 2013 · Cessna 182Q · N725AS
Wauchula, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 27, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Wauchula, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 182Q (1978)
Tail Number
N725AS
Operator
725As Leasing
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14CA023
According to the pilot, after completing three takeoffs and landings at his destination airport he performed a simulated engine failure. Upon entered the landing phase of the flight he was excessively high above the runway surface. "Fixated" on completing the landing, the pilot flared the airplane too high which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose gear, damage to the propeller, and damage to the aircraft structure. A post-accident examination of the wreckage revealed substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that could have precluded normal operation. The pilot stated he could have prevented the accident by performing a go around.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, after completing three takeoffs and landings at his destination airport he performed a simulated engine failure. Upon entered the landing phase of the flight he was excessively high above the runway surface. "Fixated" on completing the landing, the pilot flared the airplane too high which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose gear, damage to the propeller, and damage to the aircraft structure. A post-accident examination of the wreckage revealed substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that could have precluded normal operation. The pilot stated he could have prevented the accident by performing a go around.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 EDT
Nearest AirportWauchula Muni (0nm SE)
Runway36
Runway Length4005 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182Q
Tail NumberN725AS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operator725As Leasing
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 8 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC