Summary
On June 17, 2012, a Cessna 172S (N387AF) was involved in an incident near Frederick, MD. All 2 people 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 landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
According to the pilot, his intent was to remain in the traffic pattern to practice takeoffs and landings on runway 23. During final approach he had trouble maintaining alignment with the runway centerline. He applied power to correct the drift; however, the airplane impacted the runway, left of centerline. The hard landing resulted in substantial damage to the firewall. The wind at the airport about the time of the accident was from 160 degrees at 9 knots. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA12CA439. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N387AF.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
According to the pilot, his intent was to remain in the traffic pattern to practice takeoffs and landings on runway 23. During final approach he had trouble maintaining alignment with the runway centerline. He applied power to correct the drift; however, the airplane impacted the runway, left of centerline. The hard landing resulted in substantial damage to the firewall. The wind at the airport about the time of the accident was from 160 degrees at 9 knots. The pilot stated 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# ERA12CA439