Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN11CA685

Hays, KS, USA

Aircraft #1

N550DP

CESSNA A185F

Analysis

According to the pilot, after an uneventful local flight, he made a normal landing approach. Upon touchdown on the right main landing gear, the airplane bounced and ground looped to the left. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted, resulting in substantial damage to both wings and the tail section. The pilot reported that he should not have delayed performance of a more effective recovery from the bounced landing.

Factual Information

According to the pilot after an uneventful cross-country flight he set up for landing after a normal approach. Upon touchdown on the right main landing gear, the airplane bounced and ground looped to the left. The airplane nosed over inverted resulting in substantial damage to both wings and tail section. The reported wind at the time of the accident was calm with no gusts. After the accident, the experienced pilot reported that he should not have delayed in performing a more effective recovery from the bounced landing.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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