Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA15CA041

Fort Myers, FL, USA

Aircraft #1

N9490X

CESSNA 182R

Analysis

The pilot reported that he landed the airplane with full flaps, which he usually did not do, and believed that the full flaps created an excessive approach descent rate. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced several times, and was hard to taxi after exiting the runway. A post landing examination by the pilot revealed structural damage to the firewall and fuselage. The pilot reported that prior to the landing, there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Factual Information

The pilot reported that he landed the airplane with full flaps, which he usually doesn't do, and believed that the full flaps created an excessive approach descent rate. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced several times, and was hard to taxi after exiting the runway. A post landing examination by the pilot revealed structural damage to the firewall and fuselage. The pilot reported that prior to the landing, there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's excessive descent rate during approach, which resulted in a hard landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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