Summary
On May 24, 2008, a Cessna 172S (N716SP) was involved in an incident near Kissimmee, FL. All 1 person 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 improper landing flare.
The pilot stated that the accident occurred during his 5th touch-and-go landing. While on final approach, he reduced power and the airplane "...suddenly dropped down leading to [a] hard landing...." He taxied to the ramp where he secured the airplane. During his walk around, he noticed damage to the propeller and contacted his flight instructor.
Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness inspector revealed damage to the firewall, belly, and cockpit floor.
This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA08CA111. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N716SP.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper landing flare.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot stated that the accident occurred during his 5th touch-and-go landing. While on final approach, he reduced power and the airplane "...suddenly dropped down leading to [a] hard landing...." He taxied to the ramp where he secured the airplane. During his walk around, he noticed damage to the propeller and contacted his flight instructor.
Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness inspector revealed damage to the firewall, belly, and cockpit floor.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA08CA111