Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172P near Portland, OR — 2022-07-08

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Date
2022-07-08
Location
Portland, OR, USA
Airport
HIO
Aircraft
CESSNA 172P
Registration
N90558
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot under instruction’s improper landing flare, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

NTSB narrative

The flight instructor reported that, during the instructional flight, the pilot under instruction was practicing an instrument approach. The pilot started the flare about 30 ft above ground level (agl) which caused the airspeed to decrease. The airplane subsequently landed hard, and the airplane bounced. The flight instructor took control of the airplane and applied full power. However, the airplane banked left, the left wing struck the ground, and the airplane exited the left side of the runway. The airplane’s left wing and aileron were substantially damaged. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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