Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172S near Glendale, AZ — 2012-04-26

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Date
2012-04-26
Location
Glendale, AZ, USA
Airport
KGEU
Aircraft
CESSNA 172S
Registration
N320ME
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate flare and compensation for gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was landing the airplane in gusting wind conditions and encountered windshear during the landing flare. After landing hard, the airplane bounced, and the pilot applied corrective actions; however, the airplane touched down a second time, on its nosewheel, which resulted in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents2

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