On June 2, 2000, a Cessna 182M (registration N999CT) was involved in an aviation accident near Hood River, OR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Factors include a tailwind. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot practicing stop-and-go landings on runway 07 experienced a higher-than-normal sink rate during the flare, resulting in a nose-low touchdown and bounce. A go-around was initiated, followed by an uneventful landing.
Incident Overview
A pilot conducting touch-and-go landing practice on runway 07 reported an abnormal landing event during the third approach. According to the pilot's NTSB accident report, the aircraft encountered a higher-than-normal sink rate during the landing flare. This caused the aircraft to contact the runway in a nose-low attitude, leading to a bounce.
Pilot Actions
Following the bounce, the pilot executed a go-around and subsequently landed the aircraft without further incident. The pilot noted that the winds at the time were from 265 degrees at 10 to 13 knots. No other details regarding the aircraft or injuries were provided in the report.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 2 Jun 2000 Cessna 182M accident near Hood River, OR?
A pilot practicing stop-and-go landings on runway 07 experienced a higher-than-normal sink rate during the flare, resulting in a nose-low touchdown and bounce. A go-around was initiated, followed by an uneventful landing.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Jun 2000 involved a Cessna 182M, registration N999CT, at Hood River, OR.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Factors include a tailwind.
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