Casualties unknown

2007-07-14: Cessna 180 (N3196D) — Marble, CO

Marble, CO, US

On July 14, 2007, a Cessna 180 (registration N3196D) was involved in an aviation accident near Marble, CO. 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.

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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.

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.