Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ERA12CA004

Lincoln Park, NJ, USA

Aircraft #1

N1835M

CESSNA 182P

Analysis

The pilot stated that he was practicing takeoffs and landings, and during the landing, he flared too high and the airplane landed hard. A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the propeller, nose landing gear, and firewall. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.

Factual Information

The pilot/owner stated that he was practicing takeoffs and landings at the time of the accident. During the fourth landing, the landing flare was "too high" and the airplane landed hard. The pilot taxied the airplane to parking, where a post-flight inspection revealed substantial damage to the propeller, nose landing gear, and firewall. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with his airplane.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper landing flare.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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