Summary
On February 15, 2011, a Cessna 172S (N378FA) was involved in an incident near Daytona Beach, FL. 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 flare that resulted in a hard landing.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA11CA147. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N378FA.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadequate flare that resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
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