CESSNA 182
Sevierville, TN — November 12, 2010
Event Information
| Date | November 12, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA11CA062 |
| Event ID | 20101115X05215 |
| Location | Sevierville, TN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.85472, -83.52389 |
| Airport | Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was conducting a touch-and-go landing when the airplane porpoised upon touchdown. He stated that the airplane bounced three or four times and the propeller hit the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the engine firewall. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane, and said that the accident may have been prevented had he chosen to conduct full-stop landings rather than touch-and-go landings.
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.