CESSNA 182J
Skwentna, AK — October 23, 2015
Event Information
| Date | October 23, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA040 |
| Event ID | 20151105X14730 |
| Location | Skwentna, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.98389, -151.41389 |
| Airport | Whiskey Lake Airstrip |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182J |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing, which resulted in a porpoise and structural damage to the airplane.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane landed hard due to the uphill slope of the grass strip. He reported that at touchdown, the airplane porpoised, veered to the left, and the left wing impacted a tree branch. The pilot aborted the landing, departed the area, and landed at an airport without further incident. A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the fuselage, the left wing, the floor boards underneath the rudder pedals, and the firewall.
The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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.