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Pilot Reports Nose Gear Collapse After Bounced Landing in Gusty Conditions (N89EP)

College Park, MD, US

On October 24, 1995, a Cessna T210L (registration N89EP) was involved in an aviation accident near College Park, MD. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to initiate a go-around. Related factors were the crosswind and the pilot's concern about being late for meetings he had scheduled. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported a bounced landing in gusty winds led to a nose gear collapse after the nose tire blew on the third bounce, causing the airplane to veer off the runway into soft turf.

Background

A pilot reported an incident during landing at an airport after receiving an advisory indicating winds from 240 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 25 knots, with runway 15 in use. The pilot experienced moderate to severe turbulence in the traffic pattern and adjusted by increasing approach airspeed by 10 MPH and using only 10 degrees of flaps.

Accident Sequence

During the landing, the airplane bounced several times. On the third bounce, the nose tire blew, causing the airplane to veer off the runway onto soft turf. This resulted in the collapse of the nose gear.

Pilot Comments

The pilot stated that the accident could have been avoided if a go-around had been performed when the airplane first touched down and bounced. He also mentioned encountering unexpected delays en route and being concerned about being late for a meeting.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Oct 1995 Cessna T210L accident near College Park, MD?

A pilot reported a bounced landing in gusty winds led to a nose gear collapse after the nose tire blew on the third bounce, causing the airplane to veer off the runway into soft turf.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Oct 1995 Cessna T210L accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Oct 1995 involved a Cessna T210L, registration N89EP, at College Park, MD.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to initiate a go-around. Related factors were the crosswind and the pilot's concern about being late for meetings he had scheduled.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X04653. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.