On July 2, 2001, a Cessna 182S (registration N2437P) was involved in an aviation accident near Montgomery, NY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper flare, and improper recovery from a bounced landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a touch-and-go and full-stop landing sequence, a pilot encountered multiple bounces on the runway. After a go-around, a second landing resulted in more bounces and the collapse of the nose gear.
Event Overview
A pilot intended to perform one touch-and-go landing followed by a full-stop landing. During the first landing approach, while in the flare, the airplane encountered a gust of wind and bounced on the runway. The pilot mistakenly released the back pressure he had maintained throughout the flare, causing the airplane to bounce several more times down the runway. On the final bounce of this sequence, the airplane drifted to the right side of the runway. The pilot then added full power and initiated a go-around.
Second Landing
During the subsequent full-stop landing, the pilot again released the back pressure. The airplane bounced several times, and the nose gear collapsed.
What happened in the 2 Jul 2001 Cessna 182S accident near Montgomery, NY?
During a touch-and-go and full-stop landing sequence, a pilot encountered multiple bounces on the runway. After a go-around, a second landing resulted in more bounces and the collapse of the nose gear.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Jul 2001 involved a Cessna 182S, registration N2437P, at Montgomery, NY.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's improper flare, and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
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