AAIB Bulletin No: 10/2004
Cessna 177RG Cardinal · Service Bulletins
Overview
This document is an AAIB Bulletin detailing an incident involving a Cessna 177RG Cardinal, specifically registration N53103. The bulletin outlines the circumstances surrounding an accident that occurred on August 4, 2004, during a private flight at Sandown Airport. The report includes information about the aircraft, the pilot, and the nature of the damage sustained during the incident. It serves as a safety report aimed at informing pilots and operators about the risks associated with landing techniques and the importance of proper control during touchdown. The bulletin emphasizes the need for awareness of landing dynamics and the potential consequences of improper handling during landing phases.
- The aircraft involved was a Cessna 177RG Cardinal, registration N53103.
- The incident occurred on August 4, 2004, during a private flight.
- The pilot had a total of 366 flying hours, with only 6 hours on type in the last 90 days.
- The aircraft bounced twice upon landing, with the second bounce estimated at five feet.
- The nose landing gear collapsed due to excessive force during the landing attempt.
Document
Source
Originally published by assets.publishing.service.gov.uk. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Service Bulletins
- Year
- 2004
- Pages
- 1
- File size
- 70 KB
- Publisher
- assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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In this document
Accident Overview
The bulletin describes an accident involving the Cessna 177RG Cardinal during an approach to Runway 23. The aircraft experienced a hard landing, resulting in a bounce that led to a second bounce of approximately five feet. The pilot attempted to correct the situation by lowering the nose, which ultimately resulted in the nose landing gear collapsing upon touchdown.
Pilot Information
The pilot of the aircraft held a Private Pilot's Licence and was 51 years old at the time of the incident. With a total flying experience of 366 hours, the pilot had only 6 hours of experience on the Cessna 177RG Cardinal in the last 90 days, and 3 hours in the last 28 days.
Damage Assessment
The accident resulted in damage to several components of the aircraft, including the propeller, lower engine cowl, engine mounting frame, and nosewheel doors. The nature of the damage highlights the risks associated with improper landing techniques.
Safety notes
- Pilots should be cautious of landing dynamics and the potential for bouncing during touchdown.
- Proper control during landing is critical to prevent accidents such as nose gear collapse.
Full document text
1 Cessna 177RG Cardinal, N53103 AAIB Bulletin No: 10/2004 Ref: EW/G2004/08/02 Category: 1.3 Aircraft Type and Registration: Cessna 177RG Cardinal, N53103 No & Type of Engines: 1 IO-360-A1B6D piston engine Year of Manufacture: 1978 Date & Time (UTC): 4 August 2004 at 1535 hrs Location: Sandown Airport, Isle of Wight Type of Flight: Private Persons on Board: Crew - 1 Passengers - 1 Injuries: Crew - None Passengers - None Nature of Damage: Propeller, lower engine cowl, engine mounting frame and nosewheel doors Commander's Licence: Private Pilot's Licence Commander's Age: 51 years Commander's Flying Experience: 366 hours (of which 6 were on type) Last 90 days - 6 hours Last 28 days - 3 hours Information Source: Aircraft Accident Report Form submitted by the pilot The aircraft made an approach to Runway 23 and, after initial touchdown, bounced twice; a witness who was in the control tower observed the bounces, of increasing amplitude, the second of which he estimated to be around five feet in height. The pilot stated that he then lowered the nose in an attempt to force the aeroplane onto the ground. The nose wheel struck the ground, with sufficient force to cause the nose landing gear to collapse. The pilot assessed the cause of the accident to be the lowering of the nose "too much" after bounces caused by a hard landing.