What happened
On 15 May 1998, a Cessna 182N Skylane, registration G-AYWD, was conducting a private VFR flight from Turweston to Leicester with four people on board. Upon arrival at Leicester, the pilot opted to use Runway 10 to take advantage of the longer runway surface. The weather conditions were good, with a light wind from 040° at 10 knots.
During the final approach, the aircraft was maintained at an airspeed of 80 kt with 20° of flaps. As the aircraft approached the threshold, the pilot increased power slightly to correct a minor sink rate, crossing the threshold at 65 kt. During the flare maneuver, the stall warning activated for several seconds. The aircraft subsequently made a firm impact with the runway and bounced. Following the bounce, the nose remained in a high attitude, causing the aircraft to settle left of the centerline. The aircraft then slewed to the left and came to a stop on the grass verge. There were no injuries to the two crew members or two passengers, though the aircraft sustained damage to the propeller and the nosewheel leg.
The investigation
The investigation was based on the aircraft accident report submitted by the pilot. Investigators examined the flight parameters, including the approach speed, flap configuration, and the sequence of events during the landing flare. The investigation noted the pilot's experience level and the specific maneuvers performed during the final stages of the approach.