Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172K near Eastsound, WA — 2014-02-04

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Date
2014-02-04
Location
Eastsound, WA, USA
Airport
ORS
Aircraft
CESSNA 172K
Registration
N78330
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control during landing in gusty wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during landing, the airplane encountered a wind gust, landed hard and bounced several times. The nose gear collapsed and the airplane skidded to a stop, which resulted in substantial damage to the engine firewall. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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