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October 23, 2015 · Cessna 182J · N3092F
Skwentna, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 23, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Skwentna, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 182J (1966)
Tail Number
N3092F
Operator
Chester Ray Hornung
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA040
The pilot reported that the airplane landed hard due to the uphill slope of the grass strip. He reported that at touchdown, the airplane porpoised, veered to the left, and the left wing impacted a tree branch. The pilot aborted the landing, departed the area, and landed at an airport without further incident. A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the fuselage, the left wing, the floor boards underneath the rudder pedals, and the firewall. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing, which resulted in a porpoise and structural damage to the airplane.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane landed hard due to the uphill slope of the grass strip. He reported that at touchdown, the airplane porpoised, veered to the left, and the left wing impacted a tree branch. The pilot aborted the landing, departed the area, and landed at an airport without further incident. A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the fuselage, the left wing, the floor boards underneath the rudder pedals, and the firewall. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportWhiskey Lake Airstrip (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length1123 ft
Runway Width54 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182J
Tail NumberN3092F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChester Ray Hornung
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None
Crew 3None
Crew 4None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 4 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 30 C
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWFAC