Summary
On October 15, 2010, a Cessna 182K (N3057Q) was involved in an incident near Henderson, TX. All 2 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 failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
According to a written statement received from the pilot, while in the landing flare to runway 17 (4,004 feet by 75 feet; asphalt) the airplane "got heavy" and began to sink. The airplane hit the runway and bounced several times. During the impact the nose wheel tire blew and the propeller struck the runway. The pilot added power, regained control of the airplane, and was able to land and taxi to the end of the runway. An examination of the airplane revealed a bent firewall. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN11CA037. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3057Q.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
According to a written statement received from the pilot, while in the landing flare to runway 17 (4,004 feet by 75 feet; asphalt) the airplane "got heavy" and began to sink. The airplane hit the runway and bounced several times. During the impact the nose wheel tire blew and the propeller struck the runway. The pilot added power, regained control of the airplane, and was able to land and taxi to the end of the runway. An examination of the airplane revealed a bent firewall. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA037