CESSNA R182
Llano, TX — October 29, 2016
Event Information
| Date | October 29, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA289 |
| Event ID | 20170517X72827 |
| Location | Llano, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.78306, -98.66194 |
| Airport | LLANO MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | R182 |
| 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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing, "the nose dropped suddenly", and the airplane "bounced" on the runway. Subsequently, the propeller struck the ground.
A post-accident examination revealed the airplane had sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.