CESSNA 182T
Crystal River, FL — June 23, 2016
Event Information
| Date | June 23, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA16CA229 |
| Event ID | 20160623X44206 |
| Location | Crystal River, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.86695, -82.56778 |
| Airport | Crystal River Airport |
| 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 | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to execute a go-around following an unstabilized approach, which resulted in a bounced landing and runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that she had executed four full-stop taxi back landings to runway 09, and one full-stop taxi back landing to runway 27. She departed runway 27, remained in the traffic pattern for that runway, but while on short final approach realized she was lined up with the taxiway. She maneuvered to the left in an attempt to salvage the approach, and touched down then bounced. The airplane travelled off the left side of the runway onto grass and collided with a ditch, resulting in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. She also stated that the accident could have been prevented by execution of a go-around.
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.