CESSNA R182

Llano, TX — October 29, 2016

Event Information

DateOctober 29, 2016
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberGAA17CA289
Event ID20170517X72827
LocationLlano, TX
CountryUSA
Coordinates30.78306, -98.66194
AirportLLANO MUNI
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
ModelR182
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

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.

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