On March 7, 2004, a Cessna 182P (registration N325LA) operated by Wings OF Eagles was involved in an aviation accident near Nashville, TN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper landing flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and propeller strike of the runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot reported a bounced landing on runway 01 followed by a hard nose wheel touchdown. During the go-around the airplane shook violently and would not climb above 200 feet. Post-flight inspection revealed a bent propeller and buckled lower firewall.
Event Description
A pilot reported that during a landing on runway 01, the airplane bounced and then touched down hard on the nose wheel. The pilot initiated a go-around and returned to land on the same runway. During the go-around, the pilot reported that the airplane was shaking violently and would not climb above 200 feet.
Pilot Report
After landing and stopping the engine, the pilot realized that a propeller strike had occurred. The pilot reported no flight control or mechanical anomalies prior to the hard landing.
Post-Flight Examination
Examination of the airframe revealed that the propeller was bent aft and the lower firewall was buckled. Aircraft logbooks were not recovered for examination.
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