Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172S near Longmont, CO — 2010-09-22

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Date
2010-09-22
Location
Longmont, CO, USA
Airport
LMO
Aircraft
CESSNA 172S
Registration
N2459K
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Approach

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, while on final approach to the runway and with the flaps positioned at 30 degrees, the airplane was high and fast. The airplane bounced during the landing, the pilot attempted an unsuccessful recovery. The airplane bounced again and the pilot initiated a go-around. He performed an uneventful second landing to the runway. After landing, damage to the propeller tips was observed and further examination revealed that the firewall was buckled. The pilot later informed the operator that the airplane was high and fast on final approach.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have initiated a go-around earlier to avoid hard landing.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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