Summary
On April 28, 2011, a Cessna A185F (N2530S) was involved in an incident near Hot Springs, AR. All 4 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 improper recovery from a bounced landing.
The pilot approached the runway for a full stop landing with the wing flaps fully extended. On touchdown the airplane bounced twice and the left wingtip impacted the runway. The pilot was able to regain control of the airplane and taxied to parking. The airplane’s left wing and aileron sustained substantial damage during the impact. Seven minutes before the accident, the automated weather observing system (AWOS) at the airport reported winds variable at 6 knots. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the accident.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN11CA291. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2530S.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Analysis
The pilot approached the runway for a full stop landing with the wing flaps fully extended. On touchdown the airplane bounced twice and the left wingtip impacted the runway. The pilot was able to regain control of the airplane and taxied to parking. The airplane’s left wing and aileron sustained substantial damage during the impact. Seven minutes before the accident, the automated weather observing system (AWOS) at the airport reported winds variable at 6 knots. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA291