No fatalities

10 Jul 2011: CESSNA 210-5(205) — STEPHEN PERRAULT CONSTRUCTION LLC — McKenzie Bridge, OR

McKenzie Bridge, OR, United States

On 10 Jul 2011, a CESSNA 210-5(205) operated by STEPHEN PERRAULT CONSTRUCTION LLC was involved in an aviation accident near McKenzie Bridge, OR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 1778583330Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot reported flaring six feet above the runway, resulting in a hard touchdown and porpoise. On the second bounce, the nose gear collapsed, causing substantial wing damage.

Incident Details

According to the pilot, he flared approximately six feet above the runway numbers. The airplane then touched down hard, bounced, and began to porpoise. On the second bounce, the nose gear collapsed, and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the left outboard end of the wing.

Mechanical Condition

The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe that would have precluded normal flight.

Damage Assessment

The substantial damage was limited to the left outboard wing area. No other damage locations were specified in the report.

Contributing factors

PilotIncorrect use/operationPitch control — Not attained/maintained