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June 13, 2015 · Cessna 182P NO Series · N1248S
Westminster, MD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 13, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Westminster, MD
Aircraft
Cessna 182P NO Series (1976)
Tail Number
N1248S
Operator
Cote Orphan
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA142
The flight instructor and student pilot were conducting practice takeoffs and landings while remaining in the airport traffic pattern. During the third landing, with the student pilot at the flight controls, the nose wheel impacted the runway and the airplane porpoised. The flight instructor assumed control of the airplane, landed, and taxied off of the runway. After clearing the runway, the accident airplane received a transmission over the airport's common traffic advisory frequency that the propeller had impacted the runway during the porpoise. The flight instructor stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the fuselage and engine firewall.
NTSB Probable Cause
The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor and student pilot were conducting practice takeoffs and landings while remaining in the airport traffic pattern. During the third landing, with the student pilot at the flight controls, the nose wheel impacted the runway and the airplane porpoised. The flight instructor assumed control of the airplane, landed, and taxied off of the runway. After clearing the runway, the accident airplane received a transmission over the airport's common traffic advisory frequency that the propeller had impacted the runway during the porpoise. The flight instructor stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the fuselage and engine firewall.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 EDT
Nearest AirportCarroll County Rgnl/Jack B Poa (0nm NW)
Runway34
Runway Length5100 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182P NO Series
Tail NumberN1248S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCote Orphan
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont-Motor · O-470 S1B · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 58 · Third Class · None
Crew 3None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time15:15
Weather SourceWFAC