# NTSB GAA18CA552: Cessna 182, N5198N, Page, AZ, September 11, 2018 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: September 11, 2018, 17:00 local (23:00 UTC) - Place: Page, AZ - Coordinates: 36.926109, -111.448333 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=36.9261&lon=-111.4483&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing: Abnormal runway contact](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report September 26, 2019 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: General Aviation Accidents - Parties: FAA - NTSB case key (mKey): 98294 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=GAA18CA552 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/98294/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=98294 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA552 ## Probable cause The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in 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 182Q, 34 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=2072732), [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 182Q, 14 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062041/cases.md?model=2072732), [All aircraft, 1,285 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062041/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing: Abnormal runway contact](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090) (defining event); cases with it: [Cessna 182Q, 7 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md?model=2072732), [All aircraft, 1,506 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md) - [Landing: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230); cases with it: [Cessna 182Q, 13 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=2072732), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot reported that, shortly after transition to cruise flight, he noticed that the engine was "running rough," the cylinder head temperature was almost in the red, and the engine rpm and manifold pressure were decreasing. He decided to return to the departure airport for a precautionary landing. On approach, he decreased the engine power setting and increased the mixture and propeller settings, and the airplane then crossed the runway threshold about 80 knots with full flaps. The pilot added that, during the landing flare, the airplane "dropped" and then bounced two to three times on the runway. He taxied the airplane off the runway, and it was then was towed back to the ramp. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that there no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was variable at 4 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 33. ## Factual narrative The pilot reported that shortly after transition to cruise flight, he noticed the engine was "running rough," the Cylinder Head Temperature was almost in the red, and the needles showed decreasing performance on the Tachometer and the Manifold Pressure Gauges. He decided to return to the departure airport for a precautionary landing. On approach, he decreased the engine power setting, increased the mixture and propeller settings and the airplane crossed the runway threshold about 80 knots with full flaps. During the flare, the airplane "dropped," landed hard, and bounced three times on the runway. He taxied off the runway and was towed back to the ramp. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that no mechanical failures or malfunctions were found during their investigation. The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was variable at 4 knots. The airplane landed on runway 33. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N5198N](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5198N-2020-12-08), registration cancelled 2020-12-08, S/N 18267566, built 1980 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 182 (Q) - Registry model: [Cessna 182Q](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182q) (registry code 2072732) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 18267566 - Year built: 1980 - Airframe hours: 7138.4 - Engines: Continental O-470-U 230 hp reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Hill Flying Club Inc - Registered owner: Hill Flying Club Inc - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, January 13, 2018 - Departed: OGD, Ogden, UT - Destination: PGA, Page, AZ - Flight plan: VFR - Airport: PGA, Page Muni, runway 33, 5,950 × 150 ft, asphalt - Equipment: ADS-B ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 69; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review July 12, 2018; seat: left; restraint: 4-point; flight hours: 796 total, 497.7 in this make and model, 714.3 as pilot in command, 4.2 in the last 90 days, 3 in the last 30 days, 3 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 91 °F, dew point 25 °F - Altimeter: 29.85 inHg - Observed at: KPGA ## Docket (3 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on June 10, 2019, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=98294. 8.7 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 8.5 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40473307&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Master.PDF - Accident Photos (item 2, .PDF, 2 photos, 164 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40473308&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Accident%20Photos-Master.PDF - Record of Conversation - FAA (item 3, .PDF, 63 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40473309&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Record%20of%20Conversation%20-%20FAA-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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