CESSNA 185
Mentasta Lake, AK — September 7, 2013
Event Information
| Date | September 7, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC13CA108 |
| Event ID | 20131212X22541 |
| Location | Mentasta Lake, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 62.73861, -143.00362 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 185 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilots improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing a tailwheel and tundra tire-equipped airplane at an off-airport site. Just before touchdown he felt the airplane sink, and added power to correct the condition, but the airplane hit hard and bounced. He recovered from the bounce, and brought the airplane to a full stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident 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.