On March 15, 1999, a Cessna 182Q (registration N7608S) was involved in an aviation accident near Galveston, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot inadvertently allowed the nose of the airplane to descend too low during the landing flare. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During landing flare, pilot inadvertently allowed nose to descend too low, causing nose landing gear impact with runway and subsequent tire explosion. Pilot had 205.6 hours total time, with 9.5 hours in the Cessna 182Q.
Incident Details
The accident occurred during the landing flare and touchdown phases. The pilot reported that during final approach, the airspeed was above the normal landing speed. He extended the flaps and reduced engine power. As the airplane flared, the pilot inadvertently allowed the nose to descend too low, causing the nose landing gear to impact the runway. The nose landing gear tire then exploded.
Pilot Information
The pilot held a private pilot certificate and had accumulated 205.6 total flight hours, of which 9.5 hours were in the Cessna 182Q aircraft. In the 30 days preceding the accident, the pilot had flown 1 hour.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 182Q. No other aircraft details were provided.
Probable cause
The pilot inadvertently allowed the nose of the airplane to descend too low during the landing flare.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 15 Mar 1999 Cessna 182Q accident near Galveston, TX?
During landing flare, pilot inadvertently allowed nose to descend too low, causing nose landing gear impact with runway and subsequent tire explosion. Pilot had 205.6 hours total time, with 9.5 hours in the Cessna 182Q.
Were there any fatalities in the 15 Mar 1999 Cessna 182Q accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 15 Mar 1999 involved a Cessna 182Q, registration N7608S, at Galveston, TX.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot inadvertently allowed the nose of the airplane to descend too low during the landing flare.
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