CESSNA 182L
Branson, MO — November 25, 2011
Event Information
| Date | November 25, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA089 |
| Event ID | 20111130X15122 |
| Location | Branson, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.62583, -93.22889 |
| Airport | Taney County Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182L |
| 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 improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
According to a local airport manager, witnesses (local fixed based operator personnel) observed the airplane on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern and noticed the airplane was approximately 50 to 70 feet above the trees. During final approach, the airplane descended well below the normal visual approach path and then touched down on the runway. After touchdown, the airplane began to bounce and porpoise. The airplane then became stable on the landing gear and taxied into the ramp. The witnesses noticed that the airplane's nose wheel was bent forward and after further inspection, it was determined the firewall was bent. The pilot reported the airplane experienced a hard landing.
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.