Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172P near Stuart, FL — 2011-05-03

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Date
2011-05-03
Location
Stuart, FL, USA
Airport
SUA
Aircraft
CESSNA 172P
Registration
N88EP
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The student pilot stated that he did not flare the airplane properly, which resulted in the airplane touching down hard on the nose landing gear, and bouncing back into the air. He performed a go-around and landed successfully. Another pilot subsequently flew the airplane and returned it early due to a different sound in engine noise. Examination of the airplane by the other pilot revealed one propeller blade tip was bent. Further examination by company maintenance personnel revealed the engine firewall was buckled.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 4 docket documents
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Docket documents4

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