No fatalities

Landing Accident Following Misjudged Altitude on Runway 08 (N3196D)

Marble, CO, US

On July 14, 2007, a Cessna 180 (registration N3196D) was involved in an aviation accident near Marble, CO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot misjudging his altitude and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in a hard landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the excessive descent rate, and the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot misjudged altitude during landing approach to runway 08, resulting in a hard impact and swerve. The aircraft bounced and skidded to a halt.

Approach

During the landing approach to runway 08, the pilot maintained an indicated airspeed of 65 mph with moderate engine power. The pilot misjudged the aircraft's height above the ground, resulting in a higher-than-intended approach path.

Threshold Crossing

The aircraft crossed the runway threshold at an altitude of about 35 feet. At that point, the pilot selected full flaps and reduced the engine power to idle.

Sink and Power Application

Following the power reduction, the aircraft began to descend rapidly. The pilot added a small amount of power initially, but the descent continued. A more significant power increase was then applied.

Impact and Subsequent Events

The aircraft touched down on the runway 150 feet beyond the threshold. The impact caused the aircraft to bounce. On the second touchdown, the aircraft was in a right wing-low attitude. It then swerved 90 degrees to the right and slid to a stop.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Jul 2007 Cessna 180 accident near Marble, CO?

A pilot misjudged altitude during landing approach to runway 08, resulting in a hard impact and swerve. The aircraft bounced and skidded to a halt.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Jul 2007 Cessna 180 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Jul 2007 involved a Cessna 180, registration N3196D, at Marble, CO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot misjudging his altitude and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in a hard landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the excessive descent rate, and the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070807X01127. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.