Hard landing Accident Cessna 182Q Skylane N759YH,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 287188
 
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Date:Sunday 25 January 2009
Time:15:00 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic C182 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Cessna 182Q Skylane
Owner/operator:
Registration: N759YH
MSN: 18266361
Year of manufacture:1978
Total airframe hrs:4247 hours
Engine model:Continental O-470 SERIES
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Clinton, Arkansas -   United States of America
Phase: Landing
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Clinton, AR (2A2)
Destination airport:Clinton, AR (2A2)
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
The pilot reported that he experienced a "wind-shift and gust" upon landing. The pilot further reported that the airplane encountered a tailwind and hit the runway hard. During the impact, the nosewheel tire "blew-out" and the airplane's propeller struck the runway. An examination of the airplane following the accident revealed that the firewall sustained substantial damage.

Probable Cause: The pilot's improper flare, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the gust of wind as reported by the pilot.

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: CEN09CA191
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 4 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB CEN09CA191

Location

Revision history:

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