On November 15, 1998, a Cessna 182Q (registration N759LH) was involved in an aviation accident near Hickory, NC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
Aircraft touched down short of runway 24, bounced, and struck the nose gear after a downdraft. The pilot regained control and taxied to the ramp to assess damage.
What happened
The pilot was cleared by air traffic control to land on runway 24. During the final approach, the aircraft encountered a downdraft near the end of the runway. The airplane touched down approximately 100 feet down the runway, became airborne again, and then came down on the nose gear. After getting the aircraft under control, the pilot taxied back to the ramp and observed the damage.
The investigation
The pilot reported that a downdraft was experienced while on approach at the end of the runway. The airplane touchdown first approximately 100 feet down the runway, became airborne, and then came down on the nose gear.
What happened in the 15 Nov 1998 Cessna 182Q accident near Hickory, NC?
Aircraft touched down short of runway 24, bounced, and struck the nose gear after a downdraft. The pilot regained control and taxied to the ramp to assess damage.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 15 Nov 1998 involved a Cessna 182Q, registration N759LH, at Hickory, NC.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing.
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