26 Oct 2016: CESSNA 182 T — STEVE M. BAUMAN

26 Oct 2016: CESSNA 182 T — STEVE M. BAUMAN

No fatalities • Palo Alto, CA, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to perform a go-around when he recognized that the airplane was high and fast during the final approach, which resulted in an improper landing flare and a hard landing.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot reported that during the final approach the airplane was "high and fast" and touched down hard. The pilot further reported that the airplane became airborne again and during the second touchdown the nose gear collapsed. Subsequently, the airplane slid to a stop coming to rest on the right edge of the runway.

The fuselage and firewall sustained substantial damage.

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

Contributing factors

  • cause Pilot
  • cause Incorrect use/operation
  • cause Pilot

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 340/07kt, vis 10sm

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