N759BY

Substantial
None

Cessna 182QS/N: 18265874

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 8, 2007
NTSB Number
NYC07CA161
Location
New Haven, CT
Event ID
20070904X01303
Coordinates
41.263610, -72.886665
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor to the accident was the wind gusts.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18265874
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
182QC182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
182Q

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ALMYRA AERO LLC
Address
303 NAGEL DR
City
STUTTGART
State / Zip Code
AR 72160-2956
Country
United States

Analysis

According to an air traffic controller who was in the control tower at the time of the accident, he observed the Cessna 182Q "going extremely fast" while on final approach. While attempting to land, the airplane "bounced down the runway," and then climbed up to rejoin the traffic pattern. The controller then cleared the pilot to land a second time. During the second landing, the controller observed "white smoke" and tire debris emanating from under the forward portion of the airplane. According to the pilot, all of the airplane's systems were functioning properly. He stated that a "loss of wind" made the airplane "suddenly" stop flying while it was 5 to 10 feet above the runway and that the nose landing gear had impacted the runway, substantially damaging 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# NYC07CA161