CESSNA 182T
Newburyport, MA — April 30, 2015
Event Information
| Date | April 30, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA073 |
| Event ID | 20150515X50152 |
| Location | Newburyport, MA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.79528, -70.83945 |
| Airport | PLUM ISLAND |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182T |
| 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 failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane during the runway overrun.
Full Narrative
After two approaches that resulted in go-arounds, the pilot touched down on the third landing attempt. The pilot reported that he touched down too fast and bounced three times in a "classic porpoise." On the third bounce he attempted a go-around but had insufficient runway remaining. Subsequently, the airplane overran the runway and the main landing gear and nose wheel dug into soft mud. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and fuselage.
The pilot reported no 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.