Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary MIA08CA068

Westiminster, MD, USA

Aircraft #1

N65329

Cessna 172S

Analysis

The student pilot stated he was in left closed traffic for landing. He flared the airplane high, landed hard, and the airplane began to porpoise down the runway. The propeller collided with the runway and the firewall was buckled. The student pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane.

Factual Information

The student pilot stated he was in left closed traffic for landing. He flared the airplane high, landed hard, and the airplane began to porpoise down the runway. The propeller collided with the runway and the firewall was buckled. This accident was reported late to the NTSB on February 29, 2008.

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot's improper flare.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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