On July 19, 1999, a Cessna 182N (registration N92215) was involved in an aviation accident near Green Bay, WI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in the nose gear collapsing and the propeller striking the runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
The aircraft experienced multiple porpoises during the landing flare before the nose landing gear collapsed, causing the propeller to strike the runway and stop the engine.
What happened
The pilot reported that the landing approach was conducted at a speed of 85 mph. As the aircraft flared for touchdown, the main wheels contacted the runway surface first, followed shortly by the nose wheel. During this phase of the landing, the airplane exhibited porpoising behavior, bouncing vertically several times. The pilot noted that during the third instance of porpoising, he felt the nose gear collapse. Following the structural failure of the nose landing gear, the propeller struck the runway surface, which resulted in the engine stopping.
The investigation
No mechanical examination of the aircraft was conducted as part of this report. The details regarding the sequence of events and the nature of the damage were derived solely from the pilot's account during a telephone interview.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in the nose gear collapsing and the propeller striking the runway.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 19 Jul 1999 Cessna 182N accident near Green Bay, WI?
The aircraft experienced multiple porpoises during the landing flare before the nose landing gear collapsed, causing the propeller to strike the runway and stop the engine.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Jul 1999 involved a Cessna 182N, registration N92215, at Green Bay, WI.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in the nose gear collapsing and the propeller striking the runway.
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