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April 9, 2022 · Cessna 182Q · N978C
Hebbronville, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 9, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Hebbronville, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 182Q (1979)
Tail Number
N978C
Operator
La Avioneta
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA175
The pilot reported that he flared too high resulting in a hard landing. The airplane bounced, drifted to the right, and went through a fence colliding with some trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the leading edge of the right wing as well as the right horizontal stabilizer and elevator. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident 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
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he flared too high resulting in a hard landing. The airplane bounced, drifted to the right, and went through a fence colliding with some trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the leading edge of the right wing as well as the right horizontal stabilizer and elevator. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportStark Ranch (0nm N)
Runway--
Runway Length2900 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182Q
Tail NumberN978C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLa Avioneta
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · IO-550-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 13 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 F
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time11:35
Weather SourceWFAC