CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO E162
Eugene, OR — September 8, 2013
Event Information
| Date | September 8, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA421 |
| Event ID | 20130924X42839 |
| Location | Eugene, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.12444, -123.21194 |
| Airport | MAHLON SWEET FIELD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO |
| Model | E162 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper flare that resulted in a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while on final, the approach was stable, and that on short final he leveled the airplane and flared for landing. The airplane touched down, bounced back into the air, and when it touched down again, it impacted the runway in a nose down attitude. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.