Stuart Island, WA, USA
N172CS
Cessna 172
The pilot reported that during a steep approach, the airplane touched down with “excessive” speed and the airplane bounced hard and nosed over. The left-wing lift strut and the tailcone were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot’s improper approach airspeed and landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose over.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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