N46643

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172KS/N: 17257406

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11CA333
Location
Bar Harbor, ME
Event ID
20110610X53031
Coordinates
44.440277, -68.355834
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate landing flare while landing with a gusting wind, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17257406
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
172KC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172K

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
VOLUNTEER STATE AVIATION LLC
Address
7525 RABBIT HILL LN
City
COLLEGE GROVE
State / Zip Code
TN 37046-9294
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was for his biennial flight review (BFR). During the approach to landing he utilized 20 degrees of flaps and side-slipped the airplane. However, while beginning the landing flare the airplane encountered a gust of wind and impacted the runway with all three landing gear. The pilot was able to taxi the airplane to the hangar, where he inspected the landing gear and noticed damage to the nose gear tire. According to the certificated flight instructor (CFI) the airplane landed "relatively flat." Subsequent inspections revealed substantial damage to the lower left portion of the firewall. The wind about the time of the accident was from 300 degrees at 10 knots with gusts to 19 knots, and was variable in direction from 270 degrees to 340 degrees. Both pilots reported that there was no preimpact mechanical malfunction.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA333