Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172H near Phillipsburg, OH — 2012-09-09

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Date
2012-09-09
Location
Phillipsburg, OH, USA
Airport
K3I7
Aircraft
CESSNA 172H
Registration
N2484L
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

During the final approach to the runway, the pilot flared too high. He stated that as he released back pressure on the flight controls and added power, the nose of the airplane dropped and hit the runway hard. An examination of the airplane revealed that the firewall was wrinkled. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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