CESSNA 182H
Meadow Creek, MT — June 16, 2012
Event Information
| Date | June 16, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA266 |
| Event ID | 20120616X63751 |
| Location | Meadow Creek, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.84917, -113.41722 |
| Airport | Meadow Creek |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 182H |
| 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 misjudged approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing at a mountain airstrip. He verified the wind and initiated a landing to the south. After flying a traffic pattern and establishing the airplane on final, he applied the first notch of flaps. As the airplane approached the airstrip he realized that it was too high. He added the next notch of flaps and continued the descent. As the airplane overshot the north end of the airstrip he considered conducting a go around, but due to the obstacles surrounding the airstrip, he elected to continue the landing. Upon landing, the airplane bounced and damaged the nosewheel and firewall. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.