Casualties unknown

Aircraft Departs Runway During Go-Around Following Bounced Landing (N5153R)

Center, CO, US

On July 21, 1995, a Cessna TR182 (registration N5153R) was involved in an aviation accident near Center, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a bounced landing while executing a go-around in crosswind conditions. 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

A pilot executed a steep approach over power lines, resulting in a high flare and divergent bounce. Upon applying power for a go-around in crosswind conditions, the aircraft left the runway surface.

What happened

The pilot initiated a steep approach to land, flying directly over power lines located near the approach end of the runway. During the flare phase, the aircraft was positioned higher than intended. Upon initial contact with the runway, the aircraft bounced, and this bounce became divergent rather than controlled.

After the bounce, the pilot applied power in an attempt to execute a go-around. At this time, wind conditions were present at approximately 15 knots from a direction roughly 60 degrees to the right of the aircraft's nose. The combination of the divergent bounce and crosswind component caused the aircraft to depart the side of the runway.

The investigation

No mechanical examination or post-accident inspection details are provided in the source material. The narrative focuses solely on the pilot's actions and environmental conditions during the event.

Findings

The sequence of events indicates that the steep approach over obstacles contributed to a high flare. The subsequent divergent bounce, combined with a significant crosswind component during the go-around attempt, led to the loss of directional control and departure from the runway surface.

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a bounced landing while executing a go-around in crosswind conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Jul 1995 Cessna TR182 accident near Center, CO?

A pilot executed a steep approach over power lines, resulting in a high flare and divergent bounce. Upon applying power for a go-around in crosswind conditions, the aircraft left the runway surface.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Jul 1995 involved a Cessna TR182, registration N5153R, at Center, CO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a bounced landing while executing a go-around in crosswind conditions.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X03968. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.