Pilot Debrief

CESSNA R172K near Sandy, OR — 2011-07-24

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Date
2011-07-24
Location
Sandy, OR, USA
Airport
OG29
Aircraft
CESSNA R172K
Registration
N758TT
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was landing on a turf airstrip and had established a steep approach due to trees at the approach end of the runway. During the flare touchdown, the airplane landed hard on the nose gear, resulting in damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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