CESSNA 182L
Gainesville, FL, October 12, 2011
Event Information
| Date | October 12, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Gainesville, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.69000, -82.27194 |
| Airport | Gainesville Regional |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA046 |
| Event ID | 20111024X61216 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182L |
| Registration # | N42547 |
| Operator | Jerry R Cleven |
| Owner | Jerry R Cleven |
| 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 did not maintain a proper descent rate during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, the airplane descended rapidly while on final approach for landing. The pilot attempted to apply engine power to arrest the descent, but the airplane landed hard and bounced, resulting in substantial damage to the engine firewall. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.
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.