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April 21, 2013 · NTSB CEN13CA236 · CESSNA T182T (N538MA)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot reported that he was practicing touch-n-go landings and had completed five, when the air traffic controller requested that he do a short approach. The pilot stated that he was landing with full flaps and the wind was gusting to 18 knots. He added that the airplane landed “flat” and bounced. The airplane drifted to the right and the pilot was unable to correct the drift. The airplane exited the runway, coming to rest nose down in a shallow ditch. Examination of the airplane revealed the left wing tip was damaged and the nose-gear had collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.

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NTSB Findings

  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot - C
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C

Details

NTSB ReportCEN13CA236
AircraftCESSNA T182T
RegistrationN538MA
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location38.8056, -104.7006
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