Probable cause
The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
NTSB analysis
According to the pilot, during the landing he flared high and the airplane landed on the nose landing gear. The airplane bounced and landed again on the nose landing gear, which subsequently collapsed. The airplane skidded to a stop on the runway. Postaccident examination showed the firewall and fuselage were buckled and bent. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal flight.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN12CA392 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 8, 2012
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Detroit, Michigan
- Nearest airport
- Coleman A. Young Muni (DET)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna P210N
- N-number
- N7588K
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.