Casualties unknown

Hard Landing Reported Following Approach with 20 Degrees Flaps (N182CR)

Punta Gorda, FL, US

On January 25, 2005, a Cessna 182S (registration N182CR) operated by Louise Kirk was involved in an aviation accident near Punta Gorda, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing and subsequent damage to the firewall. 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.

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A pilot reported a hard landing after being advised that runway 33 was active with variable winds at 5 knots. She landed with 20 degrees of flaps and later suspected a flat nose tire.

Incident Details

The pilot stated that the flight proceeded to the destination airport without any issues. Upon arrival, she was advised via UNICOM that runway 33 was the active runway, with the wind variable at 5 knots. She entered a standard traffic pattern, flying downwind, base, and final approach to runway 33.

During the landing, the pilot had 20 degrees of flaps extended. The landing was hard, as described by the pilot. After touchdown, she taxied the airplane to the ramp.

Pilot Report

After parking, the pilot believed that the nose landing gear tire might have been flat. However, she further reported that there was no discrepancy with the airplane or its systems. No other issues were noted during the flight or after landing.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Jan 2005 Cessna 182S accident near Punta Gorda, FL?

A pilot reported a hard landing after being advised that runway 33 was active with variable winds at 5 knots. She landed with 20 degrees of flaps and later suspected a flat nose tire.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Jan 2005 involved a Cessna 182S, registration N182CR, operated by Louise Kirk, at Punta Gorda, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing and subsequent damage to the firewall.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20050201X00124. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.