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Nose Gear Collapse Following Bounced Landing (N234ME)

Harvard, IL, US

On May 10, 2007, a Cessna 182S (registration N234ME) was involved in an aviation accident near Harvard, IL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The collapse of the nose landing gear during the second touchdown after a bounced landing, which caused substantial damage to the airplane. 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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The aircraft sustained substantial damage after its nose landing gear failed during a second touchdown following a bounced landing on runway 27.

What happened

The incident occurred during the landing phase of flight. The airplane touched down on runway 27, which was described as having dimensions of 3589 feet by 105 feet and consisted of turf surface. Upon initial contact with the ground, the aircraft bounced back into the air rather than maintaining continuous contact.

When the airplane descended for a second touchdown, the nose landing gear collapsed. This structural failure resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. Specific components affected included the propeller and the underside of the fuselage. The pilot reported these events immediately following the incident.

Probable cause

The collapse of the nose landing gear during the second touchdown after a bounced landing, which caused substantial damage to the airplane.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 May 2007 Cessna 182S accident near Harvard, IL?

The aircraft sustained substantial damage after its nose landing gear failed during a second touchdown following a bounced landing on runway 27.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 May 2007 Cessna 182S accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 May 2007 involved a Cessna 182S, registration N234ME, at Harvard, IL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The collapse of the nose landing gear during the second touchdown after a bounced landing, which caused substantial damage to the airplane.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070615X00736. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.