No fatalities

Civil Air Patrol Check Ride Leads to Stall and Aircraft Damage (N1298M)

Bremerton, WA, US

On August 10, 2007, a Cessna 182P (registration N1298M) was involved in an aviation accident near Bremerton, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's attempt to stretch the glide during a short field landing demonstration, which allowed the airspeed to dissipate to the point of stall. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During a Civil Air Patrol check ride, a pilot demonstrating a short field landing stretched the glide, causing a stall and hard bounce. After a go-around and landing at another airport, damage to the firewall and fuselage was discovered.

Incident Overview

The operator reported that the pilot was conducting a Civil Air Patrol check ride when the incident occurred. The pilot was demonstrating a short field landing to a designated spot.

Sequence of Events

During the demonstration, the pilot attempted to stretch the glide of the airplane. This caused the airspeed to dissipate to the point of stall. The airplane then bounced hard on the runway. Following the bounce, a go-around was executed.

Subsequently, the pilot flew to another airport and performed a full stop landing. It was only after this landing that the damage to the airplane was discovered.

Damage

Inspection revealed damage to the airplane's firewall and fuselage. No further details about the extent of the damage were provided by the operator.

The pilot was alone on the aircraft during the check ride; no other occupants were reported. The operator did not specify any injuries.

Probable cause

The pilot's attempt to stretch the glide during a short field landing demonstration, which allowed the airspeed to dissipate to the point of stall.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Aug 2007 Cessna 182P accident near Bremerton, WA?

During a Civil Air Patrol check ride, a pilot demonstrating a short field landing stretched the glide, causing a stall and hard bounce. After a go-around and landing at another airport, damage to the firewall and fuselage was discovered.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Aug 2007 Cessna 182P accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Aug 2007 involved a Cessna 182P, registration N1298M, at Bremerton, WA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's attempt to stretch the glide during a short field landing demonstration, which allowed the airspeed to dissipate to the point of stall.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20071011X01554. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.