CESSNA 182K
Henderson, TX, October 15, 2010
Event Information
| Date | October 15, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Henderson, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.14167, -94.85167 |
| Airport | Rusk County Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA037 |
| Event ID | 20101026X33940 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182K |
| Registration # | N3057Q |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
According to a written statement received from the pilot, while in the landing flare to runway 17 (4,004 feet by 75 feet; asphalt) the airplane "got heavy" and began to sink. The airplane hit the runway and bounced several times. During the impact the nose wheel tire blew and the propeller struck the runway. The pilot added power, regained control of the airplane, and was able to land and taxi to the end of the runway. An examination of the airplane revealed a bent firewall. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies.
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.