N759YH

Substantial
None

CESSNA 182QS/N: 18266361

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, January 25, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA191
Location
Clinton, AR
Event ID
20090306X10259
Coordinates
35.650554, -92.403892
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 flare, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the gust of wind as reported by the pilot.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18266361
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
182QC182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
182Q

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
COLEMAN TOMMY
Address
2501 STONYBROOK DR
City
PROSPER
State / Zip Code
TX 75078-8986
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he experienced a "wind-shift and gust" upon landing. The pilot further reported that the airplane "caught" a tailwind and hit the runway hard. During the impact, the nose wheel tire "blew-out" and the airplane's propeller struck the runway. An examination of the airplane following the accident revealed that the firewall sustained substantial damage.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA191