Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
NTSB Number
ERA10CA213
Location
Fort Pierce, FL
Event ID
20100406X71408
Coordinates
27.499273, -80.360855
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot’s improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N88EP
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17276538
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 chief flight instructor, the student pilot was performing a local solo flight in the traffic pattern. The approach to landing was normal, but the student flared late and landed hard on the nosewheel. The airplane bounced several times and incurred substantial damage to the firewall.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA10CA213