Summary
On June 26, 1996, a Cessna 182P (N40007) was involved in an incident near White Marsh, MD. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. A related factor was the pilot's improperly planned approach.
On June 26, 1996, at about 1400 eastern daylight time (EDT), a Cessna 182P, N40007, touched down hard on runway 27, at Baltimore Airpark, in Baltimore, Maryland. The private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated at Martin State Airport in Baltimore, Maryland, at 1330 EDT.
The pilot reported that he was taking the airplane to Baltimore Airpark for a scheduled maintenance appointment, to have the oil changed.
This incident is documented in NTSB report IAD96LA101. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N40007.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. A related factor was the pilot's improperly planned approach.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On June 26, 1996, at about 1400 eastern daylight time (EDT), a Cessna 182P, N40007, touched down hard on runway 27, at Baltimore Airpark, in Baltimore, Maryland. The private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The flight originated at Martin State Airport in Baltimore, Maryland, at 1330 EDT.
The pilot reported that he was taking the airplane to Baltimore Airpark for a scheduled maintenance appointment, to have the oil changed. He stated that his approach to runway 27 was "...to fast...evolved into porpoising which ultimately resulted in a hard landing." The pilot taxied from the runway to the maintenance facility. He stated that when the mechanic inspected the airplane to perform the oil change, he noticed that the firewall was buckled.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# IAD96LA101