N13151

Substantial
None

Cessna 172SS/N: 172S10344

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 15, 2007
NTSB Number
ATL07CA105
Location
Beverly, MA
Event ID
20070828X01257
Coordinates
42.583889, -70.909721
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and nose gear collapse. A contributing factor was the wind gust.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S10344
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
172SC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
F N A AVIATION LLC
Address
323 VERNON ST
City
WAKEFIELD
State / Zip Code
MA 01880-1921
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated that during the landing flare at the Beverly Municipal Airport, Beverly, Massachusetts, he "got hit with a gust of wind" when he touched down. He also stated that the airplane porpoised, landed hard on the nose wheel, and the nose gear collapsed.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL07CA105