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Hard landing and bounce during final approach results in aircraft damage (N182BS)

Leakey, TX, US

On April 21, 1989, a Cessna 182Q (registration N182BS) was involved in an aviation accident near Leakey, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and control during the flare, which resulted in a hard landing and bounce. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-22Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft touched down hard and bounced after encountering a gust during the flare on its second attempt to land at an airport with a 3400-foot runway.

What happened

A witness reported that during the second attempt to land, the aircraft touched down approximately 2700 feet down the 3400-foot runway. The pilot reported that when the aircraft was approximately 25 feet above ground level in the flare, it encountered a gust. He pulled back on the yoke to arrest a descent. Subsequently, the aircraft touched down hard, bounced and was damaged.

Findings

The accident occurred during the landing phase of flight. The pilot's action to pull back on the control column in response to a gust resulted in a hard touchdown and bounce. The resulting impact caused damage to the aircraft.

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and control during the flare, which resulted in a hard landing and bounce.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Apr 1989 Cessna 182Q accident near Leakey, TX?

An aircraft touched down hard and bounced after encountering a gust during the flare on its second attempt to land at an airport with a 3400-foot runway.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Apr 1989 Cessna 182Q accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Apr 1989 involved a Cessna 182Q, registration N182BS, at Leakey, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and control during the flare, which resulted in a hard landing and bounce.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X28095. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.