Summary
On April 29, 2002, a Cessna 177 (N2809X) was involved in an incident near Locust Grove, GA. All 3 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 improper flare during an aborted takeoff, followed by an subsequent hard landing.
On April 29, 2002, at 1315 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 177, N2809X, registered to a private pilot, impacted the runway during an aborted take off at Mallards Landing, Locust Grove, Georgia. The personal flight was operated by the private pilot under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 with no flight plan filed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane was substantially damaged; the private pilot and his two passengers were not injured. The flight originated from Mallards Landing, Locust Grove, Georgia, at 1300.
According to the pilot, during his take off, he experienced gusty wind conditions and turbulence that required more than the usual amount of airplane control to maintain attitude and heading.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL02LA090. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2809X.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot improper flare during an aborted takeoff, followed by an subsequent hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On April 29, 2002, at 1315 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 177, N2809X, registered to a private pilot, impacted the runway during an aborted take off at Mallards Landing, Locust Grove, Georgia. The personal flight was operated by the private pilot under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 with no flight plan filed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane was substantially damaged; the private pilot and his two passengers were not injured. The flight originated from Mallards Landing, Locust Grove, Georgia, at 1300.
According to the pilot, during his take off, he experienced gusty wind conditions and turbulence that required more than the usual amount of airplane control to maintain attitude and heading. As he transitioned to a steady climb he encountered more gust. The pilot noticed the airspeed dropped and decided to abort the take-off. The pilot stated that, during the landing phase of the aborted takeoff, he touched down hard on the runway.
Examination of the airplane revealed, that the nose wheel strut was fully compressed. The firewall and fuselage aft to the door hinge were buckled. The left main landing gear strut was bent upward and aft. The wreckage examination failed to disclose a mechanical malfunction or component failure. The pilot did not report mechanical problems with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL02LA090