On March 25, 2000, a Cessna 182K (registration N2722Q) was involved in an aviation accident near Hanksville, UT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot inadvertently allowing the airplane to porpoise after landing hard, and inadvertently stalling the airplane after aborting the landing attempt. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot reported gusty winds and a downdraft during an approach to an abandoned airstrip, leading to a porpoise, go-around, and subsequent stall and crash.
Approach and Downdraft
The pilot reported that winds were gusting between 5 and 15 knots as he approached an abandoned airstrip. Just before touchdown, the airplane encountered a downdraft that forced it to the ground.
Porpoising and Go-Around
After contacting the ground, the airplane began to porpoise. The pilot added power to abort the landing. The airplane lifted off but was still trimmed for landing configuration.
Loss of Control
The pilot stated he could not move fast enough to reset the trim and flaps. The airplane then rolled to the left, and a wind gust exacerbated the roll. The airplane stalled approximately 50 feet above the ground, impacting on its left wing and cartwheeling.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 25 Mar 2000 Cessna 182K accident near Hanksville, UT?
A pilot reported gusty winds and a downdraft during an approach to an abandoned airstrip, leading to a porpoise, go-around, and subsequent stall and crash.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 25 Mar 2000 involved a Cessna 182K, registration N2722Q, at Hanksville, UT.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot inadvertently allowing the airplane to porpoise after landing hard, and inadvertently stalling the airplane after aborting the landing attempt. Factors were wind gusts, and the pilot failing to reconfigure the airplane (resetting the elevator trim and raising the flaps).
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