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November 12, 2019 · Cessna 182 M · N91846
San Luis, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 12, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
San Luis, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 182 M (1969)
Tail Number
N91846
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA20CA071
The pilot reported that, during landing at dusk and into the setting sun, "flat light" conditions existed. The private, dirt airstrip increased in gradient as he landed to the west. When the airplane was about 75 knots airspeed, the pilot increased the flaps, attempted to bleed off airspeed, and touched down. He said the airplane landed hard "because…[he] literally did not see it coming." The nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, the lower fuselage, and the empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper pitch attitude during landing on rising terrain in flat light conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during landing at dusk, and into the setting sun, he observed "flat light" conditions. The private dirt airstrip increased in gradient as he landed to the west. About 75 knots airspeed, the pilot increased the flaps, attempted to bleed off airspeed, and touched down. The airplane landed hard, "because I literally did not see it coming." The nose gear collapsed, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, the lower fuselage and the empennage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:05 MST
Nearest AirportMelby Ranch Airstrip (0nm W)
Runway21
Runway Length7400 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182 M
Tail NumberN91846
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 16 C
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time23:52
Weather SourceWFAC