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August 4, 2019 · Cessna 182 P · N58628

Oakland, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 4, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Oakland, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 182 P (1973)
Tail Number
N58628
Operator
Oakland Flyers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA504

The pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane bounced multiple times. He added power and reduced the flaps to go around, but the airplane would not climb more than 25 ft. He waited to see if the situation would improve, but he was approaching the end of the runway. He turned the airplane right; however, the airplane still did not climb, so he reduced power and conducted an off-airport landing, during which the airplane bounced a few times, and the nose landing gear collapsed. He added that it was possible that "putting the flaps up un-incrementally could have prevented" the airplane from climbing. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about 4 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 250° at 7 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 28. The Federal Aviation Administration's Airplane Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-3B, contained a section titled, "Go-Arounds (Rejected Landings)," which stated, in part, the following: Caution must be used in retracting the flaps. Depending on the airplane's altitude and airspeed, it is wise to retract the flaps intermittently in small increments to allow time for the airplane to accelerate progressively as they are being raised. A sudden and complete retraction of the flaps could cause a loss of lift resulting in the airplane settling into the ground.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's premature full retraction of the flaps during a go-around and his subsequent improper decision to turn with a minimal climb gradient, which resulted in an off-airport landing and a landing gear collapse.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane bounced multiple times. He added power and reduced the flaps to go around, but the airplane was not climbing more than 25 ft. He waited to see if the situation would improve, but he ran out of runway. He turned right, still unable to climb, reduced power, and landed off airport. The airplane bounced a few times and the nose landing gear collapsed. He added that it was possible that "putting the flaps up un-incrementally could have prevented" his ability to climb. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about 4 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 250° at 7 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 28. Federal Aviation Administration's Airplane Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-3B, contains a section titled "Go-Arounds (Rejected Landings)" which states: Caution must be used in retracting the flaps. Depending on the airplane's altitude and airspeed, it is wise to retract the flaps intermittently in small increments to allow time for the airplane to accelerate progressively as they are being raised. A sudden and complete retraction of the flaps could cause a loss of lift resulting in the airplane settling into the ground.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 PDT
Nearest AirportMetropolitan Oakland Intl (1nm ENE)
Runway28R
Runway Length5458 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVfif
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182 P
Tail NumberN58628
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOakland Flyers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 54 · Basc · None

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:04
Weather SourceWFAC

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