Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172S near Frederick, MD — 2012-06-17

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Date
2012-06-17
Location
Frederick, MD, USA
Airport
FDK
Aircraft
CESSNA 172S
Registration
N387AF
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, his intent was to remain in the traffic pattern to practice takeoffs and landings on runway 23. During final approach, he had trouble maintaining alignment with the runway centerline. He applied power to correct the drift; however, the airplane impacted the runway left of centerline. The hard landing resulted in substantial damage to the firewall. The wind at the airport about the time of the accident was from 160 degrees at 9 knots. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.

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