CESSNA T182
Three Rivers, MI — February 19, 2017
Event Information
| Date | February 19, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA142 |
| Event ID | 20170221X13702 |
| Location | Three Rivers, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.97750, -85.70444 |
| Airport | Private Airstrip |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | T182 |
| 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 maintain sufficient airspeed during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after clearing some electrical wires on final approach, he reduced the throttle to idle. He further reported that the airspeed became low, the airplane landed hard, bounced twice, and the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage, fuselage, and both wings.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident 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.