No fatalities

8 Sep 2013: CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO E162 — HILLSBORO AVIATION INC — Eugene, OR

Eugene, OR, United States
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During landing, the airplane bounced after touchdown and struck the runway nose-down, causing substantial firewall damage. The pilot reported no mechanical issues.

Incident Overview

The pilot of a single-engine airplane was on final approach for landing, reporting that the approach was stable. On short final, the pilot leveled the airplane and initiated a flare for touchdown. The airplane touched down on the runway but immediately bounced back into the air. Upon the second touchdown, the airplane impacted the runway in a nose-down attitude.

Damage and Mechanical Status

The impact resulted in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Pilot Report

According to the pilot, the approach was stable throughout. The sequence of events—touchdown, bounce, and nose-down impact—was described without further elaboration. No other details regarding the flight conditions, location, or pilot experience were provided.

Contributing factors

Incorrect use/operationPilot