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September 3, 2015 · Cessna 182 L · N3417R
Rose Hill, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 3, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Rose Hill, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 182 L (1967)
Tail Number
N3417R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA301
The pilot reported that during the landing he approached "a little faster" than he would have liked. During the landing flare, he further reported that the airplane ballooned, bounced, and then began to porpoise down the runway, with the last bounce being "fairly hard." The pilot taxied off the runway without further incident. During the post-flight inspection, the pilot reported that "everything looked ok" with the airplane, but he did see fuel dripping from the underside of the fuselage. During a maintenance inspection one day after the accident, substantial damage to the firewall was identified. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and subsequent hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing he approached "a little faster" than he would have liked. During the landing flare, he further reported that the airplane ballooned, bounced, and then began to porpoise down the runway, with the last bounce being "fairly hard." The pilot taxied off the runway without further incident. During the post-flight inspection, the pilot reported that "everything looked ok" with the airplane, but he did see fuel dripping from the underside of the fuselage. During a maintenance inspection one day after the accident, substantial damage to the firewall was identified. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CDT
Nearest AirportCook Airfield (0nm W)
Runway17
Runway Length2507 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182 L
Tail NumberN3417R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time14:58
Weather SourceWFAC