Pilot Debrief

Cessna 172S near San Luis Obispo, CA — 2008-04-07

Final reportLAX08CA124
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Date
2008-04-07
Location
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Airport
KSBP
Aircraft
Cessna 172S
Registration
N65630
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate landing flare, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.

NTSB narrative

The airplane's descent was uneventful. The wind was reported as 300 degrees at 19 knots gusting to 25 knots. After touchdown, the airplane porpoised. The pilot then taxied the airplane to the hangar. Although the landing was very rough, the pilot was unaware that the airplane was damaged. Post-flight examination revealed that the propeller blades were slightly bent to the rear, and the firewall was dented.

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