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Hard Landing and Bounces During Touch and Go on Runway 29L (N9886M)

Broomfield, CO, US

On July 23, 2000, a Cessna 182P (registration N9886M) operated by Air West Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Broomfield, CO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inaccurate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were lack of total pilot experience and lack of pilot experience in aircraft make and model. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During a touch and go landing, the pilot executed a short approach to runway 29L. The final approach was high and fast, resulting in a hard landing and multiple bounces that became divergent, causing damage to the nose landing gear and firewall.

Incident Overview

During a local area personal flight, the pilot was conducting a touch and go landing. Air traffic control provided a 'short' approach to runway 29L, which measures 9,000 feet in length and 100 feet in width. The final approach was high and fast, leading to a hard landing. The aircraft subsequently bounced several times, with the bounces becoming progressively divergent. During this sequence, the nose landing gear and firewall sustained damage.

Weather Conditions

Weather at the time of the accident included scattered clouds, wind from 200 degrees at 10 knots, and a temperature of 93 degrees Fahrenheit. The density altitude was calculated to be 9,300 feet.

Pilot Information

The pilot had a total of 144 hours of flight time, with 7 hours in the accident aircraft make and model. All of the pilot's flight time in that specific aircraft make and model was accumulated within the 30-day period preceding the accident.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Jul 2000 Cessna 182P accident near Broomfield, CO?

During a touch and go landing, the pilot executed a short approach to runway 29L. The final approach was high and fast, resulting in a hard landing and multiple bounces that became divergent, causing damage to the nose landing gear and firewall.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Jul 2000 Cessna 182P accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Jul 2000 involved a Cessna 182P, registration N9886M, operated by Air West Flying Club, at Broomfield, CO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's inaccurate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were lack of total pilot experience and lack of pilot experience in aircraft make and model.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X21443. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.