Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 175A near Salem, OR — 2021-09-26

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Date
2021-09-26
Location
Salem, OR, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 175A
Registration
N101MB
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare in a tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent impact with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, he was landing the airplane onto an unimproved dirt field with a tailwind. Prior to touchdown, while in ground effect, the airplane floated. Shortly after, the airplane landed hard, overran the field, and impacted a ditch. Subsequently, the floorboards sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there was no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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