Miami, FL, USA
N97277
CESSNA 172M
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The solo student pilot reported that during the landing flare, she "missed a little bit of flare and did a flat landing." She reported that the landing didn't really feel hard, and taxied back to the ramp. A post flight inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall and fuselage. The student pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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