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April 15, 2022 · Cessna 182R · N9388X
Tuskegee, AL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 15, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tuskegee, AL
Aircraft
Cessna 182R (1985)
Tail Number
N9388X
Operator
Civil Air Patrol
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA197
The pilot reported that while landing and during the landing flare, a gust of wind caused the airplane to drift off centerline and the nose to rise. The airplane ballooned, then subsequently bounced hard before ballooning a second time. The nose dropped sharply, and the pilot was unable to control the airplane before it struck the runway hard on the nose landing gear, causing the landing gear to collapse and fold back, which resulted in substantial damage to the engine compartment, firewall and underside of the airframe. The pilot stated that there were no pre accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind wind conditions which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose gear collapse.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while landing and during the landing flare, a gust of wind caused the airplane to drift off centerline and the nose to rise. The airplane ballooned, then subsequently bounced hard before ballooning a second time. The nose dropped sharply, and the pilot was unable to control the airplane before it struck the runway hard on the nose landing gear, causing the landing gear to collapse and fold back, which resulted in substantial damage to the engine compartment, firewall and underside of the airframe. The pilot stated that there were no pre accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 CDT
Nearest AirportMoton Field Municipal Airport (1nm)
Runway13/3
Runway Length5005 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182R
Tail NumberN9388X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCivil Air Patrol
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-470-U36B · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 13 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 39 F
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time09:56
Weather SourceWFAC