Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR11CA330

McKenzie Bridge, OR, USA

Aircraft #1

N8343Z

CESSNA 210-5(205)

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

According to the pilot, he flared about six feet above the runway numbers and the airplane touched down hard, bounced, and began to porpoise. On the second bounce, the nose gear collapsed and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the left outboard end of the wing. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe that would have precluded normal flight.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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