CESSNA 182R
Fort Myers, FL — April 3, 2015
Event Information
| Date | April 3, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA041 |
| Event ID | 20150414X53832 |
| Location | Fort Myers, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 26.58528, -81.85778 |
| Airport | PAGE FIELD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182R |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| 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 pilot's excessive descent rate during approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he landed the airplane with full flaps, which he usually doesn't do, and believed that the full flaps created an excessive approach descent rate. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced several times, and was hard to taxi after exiting the runway. A post landing examination by the pilot revealed structural damage to the firewall and fuselage.
The pilot reported that prior to the landing, there were no mechanical anomalies 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.