Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary DEN07CA117

Montpelier, VT, USA

Aircraft #1

N9890H

Cessna 182R

Analysis

The pilot landed long on runway 35. He decided to abort the landing and went around. The second landing was "hard," and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall, landing gear, and propeller.

Factual Information

The pilot told an FAA inspector that he landed long on runway 35. He decided to abort the landing and went around. The second landing was "hard," and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall, landing gear, and propeller.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper flare and subsequent hard landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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