Probable cause
The pilot's improper level off and flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and firewall damage.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that he "let the nose fall through" in the landing flare and the airplane bounced once on the nose gear. During the second bounce, the propeller struck the runway, the nose gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest on the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA15CA170 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 2, 2015
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Oak Island, North Carolina
- Nearest airport
- Cape Fear Rgnl Jetport/Howie F (SUT)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna T182T
- N-number
- N2080Q
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2005
- 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.