No fatalities

Porpoising During Touch-and-Go Landing Results in Propeller Strike and Firewall Damage

Sevierville, TN, United States

On November 12, 2010, a CESSNA 182 T operated by HHM Properties was involved in an aviation accident near Sevierville, TN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot reported that during a touch-and-go landing, the airplane porpoised on touchdown, bouncing three or four times. The propeller struck the runway, causing substantial damage to the engine firewall. No mechanical malfunctions were identified.

Accident Summary

A pilot was conducting a touch-and-go landing when the airplane experienced porpoising upon touchdown. The aircraft bounced three or four times, during which the propeller made contact with the runway surface. The event resulted in substantial damage to the engine firewall.

Pilot's Account

According to the pilot, there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane throughout the flight. The pilot suggested that the accident could have been avoided if full-stop landings had been performed instead of touch-and-go landings.

Examination Findings

Post-accident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage confined to the engine firewall. No other issues were reported.

Remarks

The pilot's statement and the examination findings are based solely on the information provided. No further details about the aircraft, location, or other circumstances are available.

Contributing factors

Landing flare — Not attained/maintainedPilot