ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354095
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| Date: | Sunday 19 July 1998 |
| Time: | 12:45 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 182K |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2608Q |
| MSN: | 18257808 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1966 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2926 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-470-R |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Edgartown, MA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Hampton, NH (7B3) |
| Katama, MA (1B2) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated she performed a straight-in approach for landing at the grass strip. She reported the approach was 'normal' but she landed hard. The pilot stated her back seat passengers thought it was 'normal' for a grass field landing. While preparing for the return flight to 7B3, the pilot discovered structural damage to the airplane. Further examination revealed a wrinkled fuselage and collapsed firewall.
Probable Cause: was the pilot's improper flare prior to touchdown.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB IAD98LA093
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Mar-2024 19:00 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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