CESSNA 172S near Naples, FL — 2015-04-19

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control, resulting in a hard landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tri-cycle landing gear equipped airplane reported a gust of wind lifted the airplane's nose during landing, which resulted in abnormal runway contact and subsequent hard landing. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, cockpit floor board, and firewall. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

• Hard landing · Landing-flare/touchdown

Evidence available

• Photos
• 5 docket documents

Docket documents5

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Memorandum for Record - KAPF Weatherother
• Photo 1 - Belly of Fuselage (Photo Courtesy of FAA)photos
• Photo 2 - Cockpit Floor Board (Photo Courtesy of FAA)photos
• Photo 3 - Firewall (Photo Courtesy of FAA)photos

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