Summary
On October 16, 2016, a Cessna 182 (N5446N) was involved in an accident near Leesburg, VA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries, with 2 people uninjured out of 4 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent runway excursion.
The pilot reported that the airplane landed hard and he was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane exited the runway to the left, and upon contacting the grass nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage, and right wing lift strut.
The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
This accident is documented in NTSB report GAA17CA024. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5446N.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent runway excursion.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot reported that the airplane landed hard and he was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane exited the runway to the left, and upon contacting the grass nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage, and right wing lift strut.
The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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# GAA17CA024