CESSNA 182K
Mesa, AZ — June 28, 2014
Event Information
| Date | June 28, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA376 |
| Event ID | 20140916X15032 |
| Location | Mesa, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.46083, -111.72833 |
| Airport | FALCON FLD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182K |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot's inadequate landing flare which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and hard landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot stated that the purpose of the solo flight was to perform maneuvers in the local practice area in preparation for an upcoming checkride. After performing a series of maneuvers, the pilot returned to the airport and was cleared to land on the active runway. The pilot noted that during the landing flare she realized the airspeed was higher than desired and responded by manipulating the throttle control. During the landing, the airplane touched down hard and bounced back airborne. The airplane continued to bounce down the runway about 3 to 4 times before coming to a stop. As a result of the impact, the airplane incurred 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.