Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near Clarksville, TN — 2017-05-14

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Date
2017-05-14
Location
Clarksville, TN, USA
Airport
CKV
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N53460
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s unstabilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, porpoised landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during his approach, he turned to base too early. His approach glide angle was too high, and "I reduced power but also nosed the plane over in order to descend." The airplane's airspeed increased, and the airplane ballooned during the landing flare. The airplane touched down hard, porpoised on the runway, and a propeller strike occurred. He taxied to park and noticed that the firewall had sustained substantial damage.

NTSB coding

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