Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near Charlottesville, VA — 2008-08-10

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Date
2008-08-10
Location
Charlottesville, VA, USA
Airport
CHO
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N5210A
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper flare while landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was practicing touch-and-go landings on runway 21 when he flared high and added additional engine power to smooth the touchdown; however, the airplane landed hard and bounced. He performed a go-around and subsequently landed without further incident. Subsequent inspection of the airplane revealed damage to the nose gear assembly and engine firewall. Winds reported at the airport about the time of the accident were from 200 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 17 knots. The pilot did not report any mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane.

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