CESSNA 182

Sevierville, TN — November 12, 2010

Event Information

DateNovember 12, 2010
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberERA11CA062
Event ID20101115X05215
LocationSevierville, TN
CountryUSA
Coordinates35.85472, -83.52389
AirportGatlinburg-Pigeon Forge
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model182
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionNITE
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

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.

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