No fatalities

Landing Accident at Private Airstrip Results in Substantial Damage

Maryville, TN, United States

On October 16, 2012, a CESSNA 182P operated by Nicholas P Lyons was involved in an aviation accident near Maryville, TN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his subsequent delayed decision to perform a go-around, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to clear obstacles. 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 attempting to land at a private airstrip experienced a bounce, struck a divot, and later hit a fence during a go-around, causing the airplane to nose over and sustain substantial damage.

Accident Details

According to the pilot, the accident occurred during a landing attempt at a private airstrip. As the pilot flared the airplane for landing, it impacted the runway and bounced. After the bounce, the airplane continued to float down to the runway, but upon touching down again, it struck a divot and bounced off the runway surface. The airplane then continued for approximately 200 feet before the pilot realized he was about 400 feet from the end of the runway.

In response, the pilot applied takeoff power to initiate a go-around. However, during the initial climb, the propeller made contact with a fence, and the airplane nosed over. The accident resulted in substantial damage to the wings and empennage.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

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