N716SP

Substantial
None

Cessna 172SS/N: 172S8645

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 24, 2008
NTSB Number
MIA08CA111
Location
Kissimmee, FL
Event ID
20080605X00796
Coordinates
28.287221, -81.435554
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 landing flare.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S8645
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2000
Model / ICAO
172SC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
EXEC 1 AVIATION II LLC
Address
3700 SE CONVENIENCE BLVD
City
ANKENY
State / Zip Code
IA 50021-9418
Country
United States

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