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November 28, 2015 · Cessna 182 G · N2000R
Salisbury, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 28, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Salisbury, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 182 G (1963)
Tail Number
N2000R
Operator
Piedmont Skydiving Center
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA081
According to the pilot of the tricycle landing gear equipped airplane, he was performing skydiving operations. He reported that he felt rushed in performing his assigned duties because, "the skydiving school kept wanting me to return quicker for the next load." The pilot recalled that after dropping the sky divers, he made his approach to land; the airplane ballooned during the flare, and landed hard on all three landing gear. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, causing the airplane to balloon and land hard.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot of the tricycle landing gear equipped airplane, he was performing skydiving operations. He reported that he felt rushed in performing his assigned duties because, "the skydiving school kept wanting me to return quicker for the next load." The pilot recalled that after dropping the sky divers, he made his approach to land; the airplane ballooned during the flare, and landed hard on all three landing gear. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EST
Nearest AirportRowan County (0nm S)
Runway20
Runway Length5501 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182 G
Tail NumberN2000R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPiedmont Skydiving Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 52
Altimeter30.26 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC