ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 291013
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| Date: | Wednesday 3 June 2015 |
| Time: | 12:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 182Q Skylane |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N759ZK |
| MSN: | 18266387 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1978 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3510 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-470 SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Palm Springs, California -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Tucson-Ryan Field, AZ (KRYN) |
| Palm Springs International Airport, CA (PSP/KPSP) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that during the landing flare a gust of wind rotated the nose to the left and he responded by correcting with right rudder. Subsequently, the airplane touched down hard, bounced 3 to 4 times, and the propeller struck the runway. The pilot was able to maintain directional control and taxied to the ramp without further incident. During a post-flight inspection, substantial damage was found on the firewall.
The reported winds at the airport about the time of the accident were from 340 degrees true at 12 knots, gusting to 16 knots, and the runway heading was 310 degrees.
The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the firewall.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB GAA15CA106
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 07-Oct-2022 08:29 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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