Summary
On June 08, 2012, a Cessna P210N (N7588K) was involved in an incident near Detroit, MI. 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 improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
According to the pilot, during the landing he flared too high and the airplane landed on the nose landing gear. The airplane bounced and then landed again on the nose landing gear, which subsequently collapsed. The airplane skidded to rest upright on the runway. Postaccident examination showed the firewall and fuselage were buckled and bent. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal flight.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN12CA392. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7588K.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
According to the pilot, during the landing he flared too high and the airplane landed on the nose landing gear. The airplane bounced and then landed again on the nose landing gear, which subsequently collapsed. The airplane skidded to rest upright on the runway. Postaccident examination showed the firewall and fuselage were buckled and bent. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal flight.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA392