Summary
On April 07, 2008, a Cessna 172S (N65630) was involved in an incident near San Luis Obispo, CA. 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 inadequate landing flare, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.
In a written statement, the pilot reported that the airplane's descent was uneventful. The wind was reported as 300 degrees at 19 knots gusting to 25 knots. After touchdown, the airplane porpoised. The pilot then taxied the airplane to the hangar. She stated that although the landing was very rough, she was unaware that the airplane sustained damage. Post-flight examination revealed that the propeller blades were slightly bent to the rear, and the firewall was dented.
This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX08CA124. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N65630.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadequate landing flare, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
In a written statement, the pilot reported that the airplane's descent was uneventful. The wind was reported as 300 degrees at 19 knots gusting to 25 knots. After touchdown, the airplane porpoised. The pilot then taxied the airplane to the hangar. She stated that although the landing was very rough, she was unaware that the airplane sustained damage. Post-flight examination revealed that the propeller blades were slightly bent to the rear, and the firewall was dented.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX08CA124