# NTSB CEN12CA089: Cessna 182L, N42206, Branson, MO, November 25, 2011 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: November 25, 2011, 15:45 local (21:45 UTC) - Place: Branson, MO - Coordinates: 36.625831, -93.228889 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.6258&lon=-93.2289&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-flare/touchdown: Abnormal runway contact](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report February 6, 2012 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Central Region - Parties: Federal Aviation Administration - NTSB case key (mKey): 82420 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CEN12CA089 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/82420/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=82420 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA089 ## Probable cause The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 182L, 12 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=2072726), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: landing flare](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062041): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 182L, 5 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062041/cases.md?model=2072726), [All aircraft, 1,285 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062041/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: pitch control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062022): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 182L, 4 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062022/cases.md?model=2072726), [All aircraft, 526 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062022/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing-flare/touchdown: Abnormal runway contact](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090) (defining event); cases with it: [Cessna 182L, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md?model=2072726), [All aircraft, 1,506 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md) ## Analysis According to a local airport representative, witnesses (local fixed based operator personnel) observed the airplane on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern and noticed that it was approximately 50 to 70 feet above the trees. During final approach, the airplane descended well below the normal visual approach path and then touched down on the runway. After touchdown, the airplane began to bounce and porpoise. The airplane then became stable on the landing gear and taxied to the ramp. The witnesses noticed that the airplane's nose wheel was bent forward, and, after further inspection, it was determined that the firewall was bent. The pilot reported that the airplane experienced a hard landing. ## Factual narrative According to a local airport manager, witnesses (local fixed based operator personnel) observed the airplane on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern and noticed the airplane was approximately 50 to 70 feet above the trees. During final approach, the airplane descended well below the normal visual approach path and then touched down on the runway. After touchdown, the airplane began to bounce and porpoise. The airplane then became stable on the landing gear and taxied into the ramp. The witnesses noticed that the airplane's nose wheel was bent forward and after further inspection, it was determined the firewall was bent. The pilot reported the airplane experienced a hard landing. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N42206](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42206), registered now, S/N 18258899, built 1968 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA 182L - Registry model: [Cessna 182L](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182l) (registry code 2072726) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 18258899 - Airframe hours: 5600 - Engines: CONT MOTOR O-470 230 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Mulay Ramakant M - Registered owner: Mulay Ramakant M - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, January 30, 2011 - Departed: DYR, Dyersburg, TN - Destination: PLK, Branson, MO - Flight plan: VFR - Airport: PLK, Taney County Airport, runway 12, 3,738 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 63; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, with waivers/limitations; last flight review October 11, 2010; seat: left; flight hours: 197 total, 197 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 150° at 4 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 52 °F ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20111125028139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111125028139A), Nov 25, 2011: Cessna 182L, Hollister, MO, Substantial damage. While landing on runway 12 at the m. graham clark-taney county airport (plk), the pilot landed the aircraft hard and porpoised, causing substantial damage to… ## Docket (2 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on December 16, 2011, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=82420. 698 KB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 646 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40359944&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF - Record of Conversation - Airport Manager (item 2, .PDF, 52 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40359945&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Record%20of%20Conversation%20-%20Airport%20Manager-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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