N2424X

Substantial
None

CESSNA 182HS/N: 18256324

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 16, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR12CA266
Location
Meadow Creek, MT
Event ID
20120616X63751
Coordinates
47.849166, -113.417221
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's misjudged approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2424X
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18256324
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
182HC182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DICKEY DAVID
Address
1500 PLEASANT VALLEY RD
Status
Deregistered
City
MARION
State / Zip Code
MT 59925-9829
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot was landing at a mountain airstrip. He verified the wind and initiated a landing to the south. After flying a traffic pattern and establishing the airplane on final, he applied the first notch of flaps. As the airplane approached the airstrip he realized that it was too high. He added the next notch of flaps and continued the descent. As the airplane overshot the north end of the airstrip he considered conducting a go around, but due to the obstacles surrounding the airstrip, he elected to continue the landing. Upon landing, the airplane bounced and damaged the nosewheel and firewall. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA266