N22AS

Substantial
None

CESSNA 182TS/N: T18208233

Accident Details

Date
Monday, October 6, 2008
NTSB Number
ERA09CA016
Location
Gulf Shores, AL
Event ID
20081015X31317
Coordinates
30.289443, -87.671669
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N22AS
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
T18208233
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
182TC182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CAS LTD
Address
714 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
SWANTON
State / Zip Code
VT 05488-4468
Country
United States

Analysis

While on the final leg of approach for landing, the pilot of the Cessna 182T stated that the airplane was "about four or five knots faster than usual." She reported that there were no wind gusts on the approach, there was no turbulence, and that the airplane felt "smooth." During the landing, the airplane touched down on the runway once and bounced. The second time the airplane made contact; the pilot heard a crack and knew something was wrong. The pilot increased engine power slightly to avoid stalling, but the airplane subsequently stalled. The pilot noted the stall did not feel the same as a practiced stall, and the airplane came down "hard" on the runway. The pilot believed the airplane landed on the main landing gear the first touchdown, and landed on the nose wheel the second touchdown. The nose gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to 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# ERA09CA016