Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA12CA046
Location
Gainesville, FL
Event ID
20111024X61216
Coordinates
29.690000, -82.271942
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 did not maintain a proper descent rate during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N42547
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18259071
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
3011 W BUCKEYE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
AZ 85009-5734
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the pilot, the airplane descended rapidly while on final approach for landing. The pilot attempted to apply engine power to arrest the descent, but the airplane landed hard and bounced, resulting in substantial damage to the engine firewall. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies 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# ERA12CA046