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Propeller Strike During Landing After Nose Shaking on Runway 11L (N2386C)

Broomfield, CO, US

On December 13, 2000, a Cessna R182 (registration N2386C) operated by Mcair Aviation, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Broomfield, CO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the dual student flaring the airplane prematurely, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 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

A flight instructor reported a nose shaking during rollout on runway 11L, followed by a propeller strike. A witness stated the airplane descended from 40 feet in a stalled configuration, collapsing the landing gear.

Sequence of Events

The airplane was cleared to land on runway 11L. The flight instructor reported that despite shifting winds, correct wind correction was applied and the airplane touched down. During the rollout, the nose began shaking, prompting the instructor to apply full up elevator. Subsequently, the propeller struck the ground, bringing the airplane to a halt.

Witness Account

An airplane owner who witnessed the accident provided a differing description. According to the owner, the airplane was too high for a normal glidepath. It then suddenly descended from an altitude of approximately 40 feet above the runway in a near level flight attitude. The owner stated that the airplane hit in a full stalled configuration, which drove the landing gear into the fuselage.

Damage

The airplane was destroyed as a result of the impact and subsequent propeller strike.

Aerodynamic stall

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Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Dec 2000 Cessna R182 accident near Broomfield, CO?

A flight instructor reported a nose shaking during rollout on runway 11L, followed by a propeller strike. A witness stated the airplane descended from 40 feet in a stalled configuration, collapsing the landing gear.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Dec 2000 Cessna R182 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Dec 2000 involved a Cessna R182, registration N2386C, operated by Mcair Aviation, Inc., at Broomfield, CO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the dual student flaring the airplane prematurely, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001226X45483. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.