Accident Details
Date
Monday, March 1, 2010
NTSB Number
ERA10CA208
Location
Ft. Pierce, FL
Event ID
20100405X31640
Coordinates
27.497222, -80.372497
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot's improper flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, resulting in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5460K
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17274126
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ARI BEN AVIATOR INC
Address
3800 SAINT LUCIE BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
FORT PIERCE
State / Zip Code
FL 34946-9022
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the certified flight instructor, the student pilot was on approach for landing to runway 10 left. Prior to touchdown the student pilot pulled excessive back pressure on the elevator flight control and the airplane ballooned before touching down hard on the main landing gear. The certified flight instructor then took over the flight controls, made a go-around, and landed on another runway. The airplane received substantial damage to the rudder torque tube.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA10CA208