Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172P near Stow, OH — 2010-09-15

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Date
2010-09-15
Location
Stow, OH, USA
Airport
1G3
Aircraft
CESSNA 172P
Registration
N97921
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the airplane was high on final approach and that she initiated a slip in order to lose altitude. During the landing flare, the airplane descended faster than she anticipated and touched down hard, bouncing 4 or 5 times down the runway. The pilot applied brakes and was able to regain control, stopping the airplane on the runway. A postaccident inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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