CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO 162
York, PA — April 22, 2018
Event Information
| Date | April 22, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA231 |
| Event ID | 20180425X93846 |
| Location | York, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.91694, -76.87305 |
| Airport | YORK |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO |
| Model | 162 |
| 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 hard, bounced landing and a nose landing gear collapse.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during landing, she flared the airplane too early and high. She attempted to correct with power, but the airplane landed hard and bounced multiple times before the nose landing gear collapsed.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
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.