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March 12, 2018 · Cessna 182 Q · N96772

Rockford, IL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 12, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Rockford, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 182 Q (1979)
Tail Number
N96772
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA157

The pilot reported that during landing, about 20 ft above ground level and about 80 kts, he reached for his iPad. He took his eyes off the runway to grab the device that was located on the seat next to him, and the airplane collided with the ground in a nose-down attitude. The pilot reported that he should not have taken his eyes off the runway during landing. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage stringers, longerons, and formers. The pilot reported that there were no 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 pilot reported that during landing, about 20ft above ground level and about 80kts, he reached for his iPad. He took his eyes off the runway to grab the device that was located on the seat next to him and the airplane collided with the ground, in a nose down attitude. The pilot reported that he should not have taken his eyes off the runway during landing. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage stringers, longerons, and formers. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 CDT
Nearest AirportChicago/Rockford Intl (0nm S)
Runway01
Runway Length8200 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182 Q
Tail NumberN96772
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-U · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 75 · Basc · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 9 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingOvercast 3300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 27 C
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time13:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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