CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO 162

York, PA — April 22, 2018

Event Information

DateApril 22, 2018
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberGAA18CA231
Event ID20180425X93846
LocationYork, PA
CountryUSA
Coordinates39.91694, -76.87305
AirportYORK
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA AIRCRAFT CO
Model162
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 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.

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