Summary
On April 21, 2017, a Cessna 182 (N3308U) was involved in an incident near Killeen, TX. 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 pilot's incorrect landing flare in gusting wind conditions.
The pilot reported that during the landing flare in gusting wind conditions, the airplane "experienced an unexpected nose down pitch with an immediate impact of the front tire on the runway." He added that the airplane porpoised during the rollout, but he was able to keep the airplane on the runway and taxi to the ramp without further incident.
The firewall sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA17CA243. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3308U.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's incorrect landing flare in gusting wind conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing flare in gusting wind conditions, the airplane "experienced an unexpected nose down pitch with an immediate impact of the front tire on the runway." He added that the airplane porpoised during the rollout, but he was able to keep the airplane on the runway and taxi to the ramp without further incident.
The firewall sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident 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# GAA17CA243