On 28 Apr 2011, a CESSNA A185F operated by TEN SOUTH SKYWAGON LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Hot Springs, AR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a full stop landing with flaps fully extended, the airplane bounced twice, causing the left wingtip to strike the runway. The pilot regained control and taxied to parking. Substantial damage to the left wing and aileron.
Accident Overview
The pilot approached the runway for a full stop landing with the wing flaps fully extended. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced twice, and during the second bounce, the left wingtip impacted the runway. The pilot was able to regain control of the airplane and subsequently taxied to parking.
Damage and Conditions
The left wing and aileron sustained substantial damage during the impact. Seven minutes before the accident, the automated weather observing system (AWOS) at the airport reported winds variable at 6 knots. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the accident.