Summary
On July 19, 1999, a Cessna 182N (N92215) was involved in an incident near Green Bay, WI. All 4 people 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 delayed flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
On July 19, 1999, at 1313 central daylight time, a Cessna 182N, N92215, sustained substantial damage during a hard landing and subsequent porpoise on runway 06 (7,699 feet X 150 feet dry/grooved concrete) at Austin Straubel International Airport, Green Bay, Wisconsin. The private rated pilot and three passengers reported no injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed during the 14 CFR Part 91 flight. The airplane was not operating on a flight plan. The flight originated from Mackinac Island Airport, Mackinac Island, Michigan at 1200.
In a written statement, the pilot said that he was cleared to land on runway 06. He said that the airplane was moving at 85 mph on final approach and he was in control for a good landing right on the numbers.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI99LA244. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N92215.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's delayed flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On July 19, 1999, at 1313 central daylight time, a Cessna 182N, N92215, sustained substantial damage during a hard landing and subsequent porpoise on runway 06 (7,699 feet X 150 feet dry/grooved concrete) at Austin Straubel International Airport, Green Bay, Wisconsin. The private rated pilot and three passengers reported no injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed during the 14 CFR Part 91 flight. The airplane was not operating on a flight plan. The flight originated from Mackinac Island Airport, Mackinac Island, Michigan at 1200.
In a written statement, the pilot said that he was cleared to land on runway 06. He said that the airplane was moving at 85 mph on final approach and he was in control for a good landing right on the numbers. He said that as he flared, the main wheels hit the runway. The pilot said that as the nose wheel touched down, it collapsed. He said that the propeller struck the runway and stopped the motor.
During a telephone interview, the pilot said that on touchdown the nose gear went down and the airplane porpoised a couple times. The pilot stated that on the third porpoise he felt the nose gear collapse.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI99LA244