Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near White Plains, NY — 2010-07-24

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Date
2010-07-24
Location
White Plains, NY, USA
Airport
HPN
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N1166W
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action resulting in a bounced landing.

NTSB narrative

The certificated flight instructor (CFI) and student pilot were returning to the airport at the conclusion of a lesson. The CFI stated that the student was flying the airplane, and the landing approach was "stable and normal except for the fact that it was low." The CFI took control of the airplane, added power to avoid landing on the runway's displaced threshold, and transferred control back to the student. The CFI stated that the student reduced power "abruptly," and that the airplane's nose "dropped" and impacted the runway before he could recover. The CFI performed an aborted landing and subsequently landed normally. Later inspection of the airplane revealed damage to the engine firewall. The CFI stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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