Summary
On June 28, 2014, a Cessna 182K (N3069Q) was involved in an incident near Mesa, AZ. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The student pilot's inadequate landing flare which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and hard landing.
The student pilot stated that the purpose of the solo flight was to perform maneuvers in the local practice area in preparation for an upcoming checkride. After performing a series of maneuvers, the pilot returned to the airport and was cleared to land on the active runway. The pilot noted that during the landing flare she realized the airspeed was higher than desired and responded by manipulating the throttle control. During the landing, the airplane touched down hard and bounced back airborne. The airplane continued to bounce down the runway about 3 to 4 times before coming to a stop. As a result of the impact, the airplane incurred substantial damage to the firewall.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR14CA376. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3069Q.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot's inadequate landing flare which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The student pilot stated that the purpose of the solo flight was to perform maneuvers in the local practice area in preparation for an upcoming checkride. After performing a series of maneuvers, the pilot returned to the airport and was cleared to land on the active runway. The pilot noted that during the landing flare she realized the airspeed was higher than desired and responded by manipulating the throttle control. During the landing, the airplane touched down hard and bounced back airborne. The airplane continued to bounce down the runway about 3 to 4 times before coming to a stop. As a result of the impact, the airplane incurred substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures 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# WPR14CA376