N855SP

Substantial
None

CESSNA R182S/N: 201792

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 29, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA17CA289
Location
Llano, TX
Event ID
20170517X72827
Coordinates
30.783056, -98.661941
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
201792
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
R182C82R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R182

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KIRSCHNER JOEL D
Address
PO BOX 383
City
CLARKESVILLE
State / Zip Code
GA 30523-0007
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during the landing, "the nose dropped suddenly", and the airplane "bounced" on the runway. Subsequently, the propeller struck the ground.

A post-accident examination revealed the airplane had sustained substantial damage to the firewall.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA17CA289