Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR13CA421

Eugene, OR, USA

Aircraft #1

N30265

CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO E162

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot reported that while on final, the approach was stable, and that on short final he leveled the airplane and flared for landing. The airplane touched down, bounced back into the air, and when it touched down again, it impacted the runway in a nose down attitude. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper flare that resulted in a bounced landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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