Pilot Debrief

Cessna 172 near Stuart Island, WA — 2020-09-07

Final reportWPR20CA300
Sign in to save
Date
2020-09-07
Location
Stuart Island, WA, USA
Airport
2WA3
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Registration
N172CS
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper approach airspeed and landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during a steep approach, the airplane touched down with “excessive” speed and the airplane bounced hard and nosed over. The left-wing lift strut and the tailcone were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • Photos
  • 2 docket documents
View NTSB final reportView NTSB docket

Docket documents2

Related mishaps