Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near Bedford, MA — 2018-03-11

Final reportGAA18CA163
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Date
2018-03-11
Location
Bedford, MA, USA
Airport
BED
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N249FS
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in substantial damage.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during touchdown in crosswind conditions, it "felt like [the airplane] landed heavily on the nose wheel." He added that he taxied to park without further incident. Postaccident examination revealed that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system located at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 300° at 9 knots. The pilot landed on runway 29.

NTSB coding

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