Gainesville, FL, USA
N42547
CESSNA 182L
According to the pilot, the airplane descended rapidly while on final approach for landing. The pilot attempted to apply engine power to arrest the descent, but the airplane landed hard and bounced, resulting in substantial damage to the engine firewall. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.
According to the pilot, the airplane descended rapidly while on final approach for landing. The pilot attempted to apply engine power to arrest the descent, but the airplane landed hard and bounced, resulting in substantial damage to the engine firewall. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.
The pilot did not maintain a proper descent rate during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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