CESSNA 182Q
Wauchula, FL, October 27, 2013
Event Information
| Date | October 27, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Wauchula, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.51472, -81.88028 |
| Airport | WAUCHULA MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA14CA023 |
| Event ID | 20131028X75939 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182Q |
| Registration # | N725AS |
| Operator | 725AS LEASING LLC |
| Owner | 725AS LEASING LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, after completing three takeoffs and landings at his destination airport he performed a simulated engine failure. Upon entered the landing phase of the flight he was excessively high above the runway surface. "Fixated" on completing the landing, the pilot flared the airplane too high which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose gear, damage to the propeller, and damage to the aircraft structure. A post-accident examination of the wreckage revealed substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that could have precluded normal operation. The pilot stated he could have prevented the accident by performing a go around.
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.