Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ERA11CA147

Daytona Beach, FL, USA

Aircraft #1

N378FA

CESSNA 172S

Analysis

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.

Factual Information

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

Probable Cause and Findings

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

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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