CESSNA 210
Charleston, WV — January 28, 2017
Event Information
| Date | January 28, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA128 |
| Event ID | 20170128X12156 |
| Location | Charleston, WV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.37778, -81.59028 |
| Airport | YEAGER |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 210 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing flare in gusting wind conditions, as he "expected" to touch down he reduced engine power. He further reported that the airplane ballooned, followed by a hard landing and a bounce. During a subsequent second bounce, the nose gear collapsed. The airplane then veered left, exited the runway, and came to a stop nose down.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
The pilot reported there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot landed runway 23, and reported the wind as 260° at 11 knots, gusting to 17 knots.
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.