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December 5, 2019 · Cessna 182 P · N52458

Camas, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 5, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Camas, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 182 P (1973)
Tail Number
N52458
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR20CA041

The flight instructor reported that, with the student pilot on the controls for the landing, the airplane floated and eventually touched down about "the first third of the runway." The airplane bounced, and the instructor announced that he was assuming control of the airplane. The instructor simultaneously attempted to apply full throttle by pushing the student's hand, which was still on the throttle and prevented him from achieving full power as he attempted to gain altitude without stalling the airplane. The airplane subsequently struck a fence near the departure end of the runway, so the instructor reduced power and executed a forced landing to an open field. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer. The instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation and that he should have assumed control of the airplane sooner.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and the student’s failure to relinquish control, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with a fence.

Full Narrative

The flight instructor reported that with the student pilot on the controls for the landing, the airplane floated down the runway and eventually touched down on the first third of the runway. As the airplane bounced the second time, the instructor announced that he was assuming control of the airplane; simultaneously advancing the throttle to full. The students hand position on the throttle prevented full throttle application as the instructor attempted to gain altitude without stalling the airplane. The airplane subsequently struck a fence near the departure end of the runway. Power was reduced and the flight instructor initiated a forced landing to an open field. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left side horizontal stabilizer. The instructor reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:04 PST
Nearest AirportGrove Field (0nm WSW)
Runway25
Runway Length2710 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182 P
Tail NumberN52458
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 29 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 22 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data