Probable cause
The pilot did not maintain a proper descent rate during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
NTSB analysis
According to the pilot, the airplane descended rapidly while on final approach for landing. The pilot attempted to apply engine power to arrest the descent, but the airplane landed hard and bounced, resulting in substantial damage to the engine firewall. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA12CA046 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Oct 12, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Gainesville, Florida
- Nearest airport
- Gainesville Regional (GNV)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 182L
- N-number
- N42547
- 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.