Summary
On May 12, 2007, a Cessna R172E (N9274Z) was involved in an incident near Dayton, NV. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's misjudged flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
The airplane landed hard during the pilot's attempted touch-and-go takeoff and landing. In a written statement, the pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to perform practice touch-and-go takeoffs and landings at a nearby airport. On the second landing attempt, the pilot maneuvered the airplane into a flare too high (about 10 feet above the runway surface). The airplane touched down hard.
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine. The firewall and right wing sustained damage during impact.
This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX07CA162. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9274Z.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's misjudged flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The airplane landed hard during the pilot's attempted touch-and-go takeoff and landing. In a written statement, the pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to perform practice touch-and-go takeoffs and landings at a nearby airport. On the second landing attempt, the pilot maneuvered the airplane into a flare too high (about 10 feet above the runway surface). The airplane touched down hard.
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine. The firewall and right wing sustained damage during impact.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX07CA162