On July 10, 1982, a Cessna 180 (registration N2861A) operated by Chas Percival was involved in an aviation accident near San Antonio, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing flare, resulting in a bounce and subsequent nose-over. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
The pilot reported that the aircraft bounced during touchdown and made a second contact approximately 200 feet beyond the initial point. Corrective action was attempted, but the left wing struck the ground, causing the aircraft to nose over in light wind conditions.
What happened
During the landing phase, the pilot reported that the aircraft bounced upon initial touchdown. The airplane made a second contact with the runway surface approximately 200 feet beyond the first point of impact. While attempting to execute corrective action to maintain control, the left wing contacted the ground. This contact caused the aircraft to nose over.
The investigation
No mechanical examination details were provided in the source material regarding the condition of the aircraft prior to or after the incident.
Findings
The primary factor contributing to the accident was the bounce during landing, which led to loss of control. Environmental conditions at the time included a wind from 180 degrees at 8 knots, with unknown gust intensities.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing flare, resulting in a bounce and subsequent nose-over.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 10 Jul 1982 Cessna 180 accident near San Antonio, TX?
The pilot reported that the aircraft bounced during touchdown and made a second contact approximately 200 feet beyond the initial point. Corrective action was attempted, but the left wing struck the ground, causing the aircraft to nose over in light wind conditions.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 10 Jul 1982 involved a Cessna 180, registration N2861A, operated by Chas Percival, at San Antonio, TX.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing flare, resulting in a bounce and subsequent nose-over.
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