| Crash location | 30.783056°N, 98.661944°W |
| Nearest city | Llano, TX
30.759345°N, 98.675038°W 1.8 miles away |
| Tail number | N855SP |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 29 Oct 2016 |
| Aircraft type | Cessna R182 |
| Additional details: | None |
The pilot reported that during the landing, "the nose dropped suddenly", and the airplane "bounced" on the runway. Subsequently, the propeller struck the ground.
A post-accident examination revealed the airplane had sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.