Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near Lancaster, CA — 2011-02-13

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Date
2011-02-13
Location
Lancaster, CA, USA
Airport
WJF
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N31FC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action.

NTSB narrative

The certified flight instructor (CFI) reported that the student pilot was practicing short field procedures and had completed several uneventful landings. As they approached the runway, the CFI noted that the student had leveled the airplane too high. He instructed the student pilot to add power; however, the student pilot reduced power and lowered the nose. The airplane landed hard and the CFI immediately took control of the airplane, bringing it to a stop on the runway. The CFI reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall during the accident sequence.

NTSB coding

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