N60575

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 162S/N: 16200207

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA419
Location
Broomfield, CO
Event ID
20130718X15231
Coordinates
39.908889, -105.117225
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N60575
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
16200207
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2012
Model / ICAO
162C162
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CAPITOL AIR LLC
Address
16690 ANTERO ST
Status
Deregistered
City
BROOMFIELD
State / Zip Code
CO 80023-8092
Country
United States

Analysis

While maneuvering to land, the airplane was high on final approach. The pilot slipped the airplane to increase the descent rate. About 50 feet above the runway, the pilot transitioned from the slip to the landing attitude. The airplane bounced, and the pilot made a small power increase and lowered the nose. The airplane bounced a second time and began a porpoise-type oscillation. The pilot initiated a go-around. During the go-around, the airplane nose pitched up and the airplane rolled left. The airplane impacted a field next to the runway and substantial damage was sustained to the fuselage and both wings. A postaccident examination of the airplane by the NTSB and FAA revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures 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# CEN13CA419