On July 24, 2007, a Cessna 182P (registration N7380S) operated by William L Watson was involved in an aviation accident near Baker City, OR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and misjudged flare during landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During final approach, a pilot reduced power after a PAPI indication of being above glidepath. The aircraft descended too fast, stalled, and bounced on touchdown. Post-accident inspection found a bent firewall.
Narrative
While turning the aircraft onto the final approach leg of the traffic pattern, the pilot referenced the Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) for the landing runway. The PAPI indicated that the aircraft was above the standard glidepath. In response, the pilot reduced engine power to help the aircraft descend to the glidepath altitude.
According to the pilot, the aircraft "dropped too fast" after the power reduction. He then applied power in an attempt to correct the descent rate. The aircraft then stalled above the runway and bounced on touchdown. The pilot recovered from the bounced landing and was able to taxi the aircraft back to the ramp.
Damage
A post-accident inspection revealed that the aircraft's firewall was bent.
What happened in the 24 Jul 2007 Cessna 182P accident near Baker City, OR?
During final approach, a pilot reduced power after a PAPI indication of being above glidepath. The aircraft descended too fast, stalled, and bounced on touchdown. Post-accident inspection found a bent firewall.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 Jul 2007 involved a Cessna 182P, registration N7380S, operated by William L Watson, at Baker City, OR.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and misjudged flare during landing.
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