Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN10CA336

Maryland Heights, MO, USA

Aircraft #1

N1061X

CESSNA 172N

Analysis

The pilot reported that he was practicing takeoffs and landings and that the first two landing were normal. On the third landing the airplane landed hard and bounced, so the pilot performed a go-around. The subsequent landing was good, but the pilot noticed a shimmy in the nosewheel. Postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed that the nosewheel bearing and firewall were damaged.

Factual Information

The pilot reported that he was practicing takeoff and landings. The first two landings were good. On the third landing the airplane landed hard and bounced, so the pilot performed a go-around. The subsequent landing was good, but the nose wheel had a shimmy. Inspection of the airplane revealed that the nose wheel bearing and firewall were damaged.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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