Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near Rochester, NY — 2021-07-19

Final reportERA21LA301
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Date
2021-07-19
Location
Rochester, NY, USA
Airport
ROC
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N489MA
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s excessive speed and improper landing flare which resulted in abnormal runway contact, porpoising, and substantial damage.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, he was too fast on his final approach to land. He bounced hard multiple times before he finally landed. He then taxied to the fixed base operator on the field. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector revealed that the propeller tips, firewall, forward fuselage, and cabin floor were substantially damaged.

NTSB coding

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