N7582G

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172LS/N: 17259282

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA185
Location
Richland, WA
Event ID
20090408X61009
Coordinates
46.305557, -119.304168
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
17259282
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1970
Model / ICAO
172LC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172L

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CAPPS CHRISTOPHER T
Address
333 LANGNES CT
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99515-3367
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he had not flown an airplane during the previous 6 months, and he intended to acquire currency by performing a series of stop-and-go landings. The pilot took off and performed the first landing without mishap. According to the pilot, during the second approach he flared out too high. Thereafter, the airplane impacted the runway in a nose low attitude and bounced. The second contact occurred while in a nose low attitude. After the hard landing, the pilot taxied off the runway and parked his airplane. A subsequent structural examination of the airplane revealed that the nose gear assembly was broken, and the lower portion of the firewall was buckled.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA185