CESSNA 182
Sparta, MI — August 12, 2017
Event Information
| Date | August 12, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA485 |
| Event ID | 20170814X50540 |
| Location | Sparta, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.12833, -85.67667 |
| Airport | PAUL C MILLER-SPARTA |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane landed hard and bounced. He added that he performed a go-around, landed, and taxied to the ramp uneventfully.
During a walkaround before another flight that day, he noticed that the airplane had sustained substantial damage to the fuselage during his previous flight.
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.