Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172S near Daytona Beach, FL — 2011-02-15

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Date
2011-02-15
Location
Daytona Beach, FL, USA
Airport
DAB
Aircraft
CESSNA 172S
Registration
N378FA
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, as he approached the runway to land and crossed the temporary threshold, he configured the airplane in a level attitude. Upon touchdown, the airplane impacted the runway hard and bounced. The pilot pushed the yoke forward and the airplane bounced a second time, resulting in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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