On July 17, 1998, a Cessna 182A (registration N2139G) was involved in an aviation accident near Springbrook, WI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper attitude and excessive sink rate during landing. The terrain condition was a contributing factor in the accident. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a short field landing, an aircraft bounced on touchdown, then nosed over after the nose wheel strut dug into the ground. Examination found dry field with 2-3 ft vegetation and no preexisting crack in the nose wheel U-bracket.
Incident Details
The pilot reported executing a normal short field pattern, with a final approach configuration of 40 degrees of flap and an airspeed of 60 KIAS at 300 feet AGL. The aircraft touched down firmly in a three-point attitude and subsequently bounced. Upon the second touchdown, the aircraft rolled for an estimated 200 to 400 feet, at which point the nose came down without the nose wheel. The nose wheel strut then dug into the ground, causing the aircraft to nosed over.
Examination Findings
A Federal Aviation Inspector examined the airstrip and noted that the field conditions were dry, with vegetation height approximately 2 to 3 feet. The ground scar from the nose wheel was observed to be more pronounced than that produced by the main wheels. The nose wheel was located 156 feet left of the initial touchdown point at a relative bearing of 035 degrees. The fractured nose wheel U-bracket exhibited no evidence of fatigue or preexisting crack.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 17 Jul 1998 Cessna 182A accident near Springbrook, WI?
During a short field landing, an aircraft bounced on touchdown, then nosed over after the nose wheel strut dug into the ground. Examination found dry field with 2-3 ft vegetation and no preexisting crack in the nose wheel U-bracket.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 17 Jul 1998 involved a Cessna 182A, registration N2139G, at Springbrook, WI.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's improper attitude and excessive sink rate during landing. The terrain condition was a contributing factor in the accident.
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