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January 26, 2017 · Cessna 182 N · N38EE
Midland, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 26, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Midland, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 182 N (1970)
Tail Number
N38EE
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA129
The solo student pilot reported that, after completing maneuvers in the local area, he returned to his home airport and was cleared for a straight-in approach. During touchdown, the nosewheel and propeller struck the runway hard, and the airplane bounced. During the second bounce, he increased power to abort the landing but was unsuccessful due to the damaged nosewheel and propeller. Subsequently, the student pilot stopped the airplane on the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and fuselage. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that after completing maneuvers in the local area, he returned to his home airport and was cleared for a straight-in approach. The student pilot further reported that during touchdown, the nose wheel and propeller struck the runway hard and the airplane bounced. During the second bounce, he increased power to abort the landing, but was unsuccessful due to the damaged nose wheel and propeller. Subsequently, the student pilot stopped the airplane on the runway. The firewall and fuselage sustained substantial damage. The student pilot did not report any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CST
Nearest AirportMidland Intl (0nm SW)
Runway16L
Runway Length4247 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182 N
Tail NumberN38EE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne/ Continental · IO-550-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 12 C
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC