On June 12, 1983, a Cessna 182-M (registration N91660) was involved in an aviation accident near St. Simons Is., GA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose gear collapse. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft sustained significant damage after a hard landing, ballooning, and multiple bounces, resulting in the collapse of the nose gear and penetration of the firewall by the propeller and engine mount.
What happened
The aircraft executed a landing that resulted in a hard impact with the runway surface. The pilot reported that the initial touchdown was followed by the aircraft ballooning upward before re-contacting the ground with significant force. This sequence triggered several subsequent bounces until the aircraft finally came to rest.
The investigation
A post-accident examination of the airframe revealed that the nose landing gear had partially collapsed under the stress of the impact. The force of the collapse caused the propeller and engine mount to penetrate the firewall, resulting in substantial structural damage to the forward fuselage area.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose gear collapse.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 12 Jun 1983 Cessna 182-M accident near St. Simons Is., GA?
An aircraft sustained significant damage after a hard landing, ballooning, and multiple bounces, resulting in the collapse of the nose gear and penetration of the firewall by the propeller and engine mount.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 12 Jun 1983 involved a Cessna 182-M, registration N91660, at St. Simons Is., GA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose gear collapse.
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