On April 6, 2001, a Cessna 182Q (registration N74SM) was involved in an aviation accident near Lakeland, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to flare on landing resulting in a hard landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a landing rollout, the nose wheel struck the runway first, producing a shudder. Inspection revealed scuffed and broken nose wheel pants, a flat tire, bent engine firewall, and a diagonal fuselage crease.
Overview
The pilot reported a normal landing, but during the landing rollout she felt a shudder after the nose wheel touched down. Examination of the airplane by the NTSB and FAA determined that the nose wheel had collided with the runway first.
Inspection Findings
The front of the nose wheel pants was scuffed and scratched. The right front side of the pant was scratched and broken. The nose wheel tire was flat and exhibited a scuff mark running across the width of the tire.
Airframe Damage
After removal of the engine cowling, both sides of the engine firewall were found bent inward. The left side of the forward fuselage adjacent to the firewall had a diagonal crease extending from the firewall to the lower left wing strut. No damage was noted to either main landing gear or the bottom of the fuselage.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 6 Apr 2001 Cessna 182Q accident near Lakeland, FL?
During a landing rollout, the nose wheel struck the runway first, producing a shudder. Inspection revealed scuffed and broken nose wheel pants, a flat tire, bent engine firewall, and a diagonal fuselage crease.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 6 Apr 2001 involved a Cessna 182Q, registration N74SM, at Lakeland, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to flare on landing resulting in a hard landing.
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