Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CHI07CA153

Harvard, IL, USA

Aircraft #1

N234ME

Cessna 182S

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The airplane was substantially damaged when the nose gear collapsed during landing on runway 27 (3589 feet by 105 feet, turf). The pilot reported that after the airplane landed, it bounced back into the air. When the airplane touched down again, the nose gear collapsed, causing damage to the propeller and the underside of the airplane.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which caused the nose gear to collapse and subsequent damage to the propellor and underside of the airplane.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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