What happened
On 28 July 2011, a Cessna 182F Skyllane, registered G-ASLH, was conducting a private flight when it experienced a significant landing incident at Bourn Airfield, Cambridgeshire. During the landing phase, the aircraft made a heavy contact with the runway. This initial impact was followed by a bounce. The aircraft sustained damage to the engine, the propeller, and the nose landing gear.
The investigation
The investigation was based on the aircraft accident report form provided by the pilot. Investigators examined the circumstances surrounding the approach and the subsequent touchdown. The pilot noted that the aircraft was positioned too high on the approach path and was maintaining an excessive rate of descent prior to contact with the runway.
Findings
- The primary cause of the incident was a high and fast approach, which resulted in a heavy touchdown.
- The aircraft's descent rate was too high during the final stages of the landing.
- The impact led to structural and mechanical damage to the nose gear, propeller, and engine components.