On July 8, 1992, a Cessna 210 (registration N9652T) operated by Malzek, Michael was involved in an aviation accident near Truckee, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to flare the airplane during the initial landing, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent bounce. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot failed to flare during the initial landing, causing a hard touchdown and bounce. The pilot elected to go around, reentered the pattern, and landed safely without further incident.
What happened
During the initial phase of the landing sequence, the pilot did not execute the proper flare maneuver for the aircraft's descent. This error resulted in a hard landing where the airplane impacted the runway surface with excessive force. Following the impact, the airplane began to bounce on the runway.
In response to the bouncing motion, the pilot elected to initiate a go-around procedure. The pilot reentered the traffic pattern and subsequently completed another landing attempt. This second landing was executed without any further incidents or complications.
The investigation
A subsequent examination of the airplane revealed that it had sustained substantial structural damage as a result of the hard landing and bouncing events.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to flare the airplane during the initial landing, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent bounce.
What happened in the 8 Jul 1992 Cessna 210 accident near Truckee, CA?
A pilot failed to flare during the initial landing, causing a hard touchdown and bounce. The pilot elected to go around, reentered the pattern, and landed safely without further incident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Jul 1992 involved a Cessna 210, registration N9652T, operated by Malzek, Michael, at Truckee, CA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to flare the airplane during the initial landing, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent bounce.
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