# NTSB WPR12CA266: Cessna 182H, N2424X, Meadow Creek, MT, June 16, 2012 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: June 16, 2012, 09:00 local (15:00 UTC) - Place: Meadow Creek, MT - Coordinates: 47.849166, -113.417221 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=47.8492&lon=-113.4172&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-flare/touchdown: Hard landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/092) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report August 15, 2012 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Western Pacific Region - Parties: Federal Aviation Administration - NTSB case key (mKey): 83991 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=WPR12CA266 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/83991/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=83991 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA266 ## Probable cause The pilot's misjudged approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Performance/control parameters: descent/approach/glide path](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062040): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 182H, 4 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062040/cases.md?model=2072718), [All aircraft, 809 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062040/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 182H, 12 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=2072718), [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 182H, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062041/cases.md?model=2072718), [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-flare/touchdown: Hard landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/092) (defining event); cases with it: [Cessna 182H, 4 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/092/sequence.md?model=2072718), [All aircraft, 2,102 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/092/sequence.md) ## Analysis On final approach to the mountain airstrip, the pilot applied the first notch of flaps. As the airplane neared the airstrip, he realized that the airplane was too high. He added the next notch of flaps and continued the descent. As the airplane crossed the approach end of the airstrip, he considered conducting a go around, but, due to the obstacles surrounding the airstrip, he elected to continue the landing. The airplane landed hard and bounced, which resulted in damage to the nosewheel and firewall. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Factual narrative The pilot was landing at a mountain airstrip. He verified the wind and initiated a landing to the south. After flying a traffic pattern and establishing the airplane on final, he applied the first notch of flaps. As the airplane approached the airstrip he realized that it was too high. He added the next notch of flaps and continued the descent. As the airplane overshot the north end of the airstrip he considered conducting a go around, but due to the obstacles surrounding the airstrip, he elected to continue the landing. Upon landing, the airplane bounced and damaged the nosewheel and firewall. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N2424X](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2424X-2012-08-01), registration cancelled 2012-08-01, S/N 18256324, built 1965 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA 182H - Registry model: [Cessna 182H](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182h) (registry code 2072718) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 18256324 - Airframe hours: 3125 - Engines: Continental O-470 230 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: David Dickey - Registered owner: Chester Inc - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, February 16, 2012, 50 hours before - Departed: S27, Kalispell, MT - Destination: OS1, Meadow Creek, MT - Airport: OS1, Meadow Creek, runway 17, 2,830 × 100 ft, grass/turf ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 60; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3; seat: left; flight hours: 400 total, 160 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: calm - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 52 °F, dew point 43 °F - Altimeter: 30.13 inHg - Observed at: GPI, 44 nm away ## 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 20120616010749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120616010749A), Jun 16, 2012: Cessna 182H, MT, Substantial damage. Pilot landed long, pushed forward on control wheel to keep aircraft on the ground. Nose wheel collapsed, propeller strike, firewall damage engine cowling… ## Docket (1 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on June 23, 2012, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=83991. 3.4 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 3.4 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40370837&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF 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. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.