# NTSB SEA95LA046: Cessna 177, N2901X, Corvallis, OR, February 4, 1995

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: February 4, 1995, 14:30 local (22:30 UTC)
- Place: Corvallis, OR
- Location: 44.4969° N, 123.2895° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at CORVALLIS MUNI (CVO), within about a mile (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.4969&lon=-123.2895&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report October 13, 1995
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 42106
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA95LA046
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/42106/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA046

## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE AND IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Hard landing, landing
  - flare - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - planned approach - inadequate, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - recovery from bounced landing - improper, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT THE AIRPLANE STALLED OVER THE RUNWAY, LANDED HARD, AND BOUNCED TWICE BEFORE HE ADDED POWER TO TAKE OFF AGAIN.  THE FUSELAGE AND FIREWALL WERE DAMAGED BUT THE PILOT LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.  HE REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS.

## Factual narrative

On February 4, 1995, at 1430 Pacific standard time, N2901X, a Cessna 177, operated by the owner/pilot, was substantially damaged during a hard landing in Corvallis, Oregon.  The private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured.  Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed.  The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR 91 and departed from Aurora, Oregon.

In a written statement, the pilot reported that the airplane bounced twice on the runway during the landing.  The pilot added power and took the airplane off to return for landing without further incident.  The pilot stated "The bounces were hard and had damaged the aircraft."

According to a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector from the Hillsboro, Oregon, Flight Standards District Office, the pilot stated that the airplane "stalled and landed hard" on the runway.

A mechanic reported that the airplane's firewall and fuselage were damaged.  No pre-impact mechanical malfunctions were reported.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2901X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2901X), registered now, S/N 17700301, built 1967 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 177
- Registry model: [Cessna 177](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-177) (registry code 2073704) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 17700301
- Airframe hours: 2667
- Engines: LYCOMING O-360-A1D 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Grover, Harold
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, April 20, 1994
- Departed: 3S2, AURORA, OR
- Airport: CVO, Corvallis Muni, runway 17, 5,065 × 150 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 78; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: unknown, expired; seat: left; flight hours: 1,200 total, 140 in this make and model, 46 in the last 90 days, 20 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 61 °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 19950204040289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950204040289A), Feb 4, 1995: Cessna 177, Corvallis, OR, Substantial damage. Stalled on flare. Impact with runway damaged firewall and fuselage.

## Other investigations on N2901X (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB DEN71AD004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN71AD004), Aug 3, 1970: Cessna 177 (N2901X), Montrose, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN69D0211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69D0211), Jan 5, 1969: Cessna 177 (N2901X), Montrose, CO, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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