Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11CA147
Location
Daytona Beach, FL
Event ID
20110217X85438
Coordinates
29.180000, -81.058052
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 inadequate flare that resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N378FA
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S9378
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ISLAND BOUND LLC
Address
1801 ROYAL OAK PL W
Status
Deregistered
City
DUNEDIN
State / Zip Code
FL 34698-2434
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the pilot, as he approached the runway to land, he leveled the airplane after it crossed the temporary threshold. The airplane impacted the runway hard and bounced. The pilot pushed the yoke forward and bounced a second time, resulting in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA147