On January 30, 2005, a Cessna 182P (registration N9003M) was involved in an aviation accident near Reno, NV. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's misjudged flare, which resulted in a stall and a hard landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During landing, the airplane stalled above the runway, touched down hard, porpoised twice, and collapsed the nose gear strut. No preimpact mechanical issues were reported.
Event Description
The airplane experienced a hard landing that resulted in a collapse of the nose gear strut and deformation to the firewall. According to the pilot report, the sequence began after turning onto the final approach segment, when the pilot slowed the airplane to 80 knots and configured it with 40 degrees of flaps. Crossing the runway threshold at 70 knots, the pilot reduced power and initiated the transition from approach to a landing attitude.
Landing Sequence
The airplane stalled above the runway and touched down hard on the main landing gear. Following the initial impact, the airplane began to porpoise and bounced twice before settling into the landing rollout. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures.
What happened in the 30 Jan 2005 Cessna 182P accident near Reno, NV?
During landing, the airplane stalled above the runway, touched down hard, porpoised twice, and collapsed the nose gear strut. No preimpact mechanical issues were reported.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 30 Jan 2005 involved a Cessna 182P, registration N9003M, at Reno, NV.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the pilot's misjudged flare, which resulted in a stall and a hard landing.
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