CESSNA 182P
Clifton, TX, December 21, 2010
Event Information
| Date | December 21, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Clifton, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.81667, -97.56695 |
| Airport | Clifton Muncipal |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA127 |
| Event ID | 20101223X94500 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182P |
| Registration # | N9317G |
| Operator | Pauls Valley Flyboys LLC |
| Owner | Pauls Valley Flyboys LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that as he neared for touchdown on runway 32, the airplane encountered a strong gust of wind that pushed him “off the runway”. He stated that he added power, but the engine did not respond. The airplane then landed hard; tearing the right main landing gear off, followed by the nose-wheel landing gear. An examination of the airplane following the accident revealed that the airplane’s fuselage was buckled aft of the main landing gear attachment points and the both tips of the two-bladed propeller were curled aft in a manner consistent with engine power at the time of impact. An individual, who was opening up his hangar, reported that he heard “the sound of metal contacting the ground”; turned and saw the accident airplane dragging its wing. The witness also saw the main landing gear separate from the airplane, and the baggage door, “pop” open. He also added that he did not hear the engine increase power, for a “go-around.” The automated weather reporting station, located about 21 miles southeast of the accident site, reported at 1051 winds at 220 degrees at 8 knots.
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.