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January 23, 2021 · Cessna 182 L · N42714
Rockingham, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 23, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Rockingham, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 182 L (1968)
Tail Number
N42714
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA113
The pilot reported that after a local flight, during the second landing, the airplane began to porpoise after the first touchdown. When the airplane touched down for a third time, the impact was hard, and the nose wheel separated from its strut. The airplane subsequently departed the runway and nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage, and wings. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing and a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after a local flight, during the second landing, the airplane began to porpoise after the first touchdown. When the airplane touched down for a third time, the impact was hard, and the nose wheel separated from its strut. The airplane subsequently departed the runway and nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage, and wings. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 EST
Nearest AirportRichmond County Airport (0nm ENE)
Runway14/3
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182 L
Tail NumberN42714
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-R · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 F / 9 F
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time15:35
Weather SourceWFAC