N8100B

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172S/N: 29900

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 28, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR12CA337
Location
Grand Canyon, AZ
Event ID
20120731X22547
Coordinates
35.952220, -112.146942
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N8100B
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
29900
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1957
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BRACE ROGER W
Address
603 W BEAL RD
Status
Deregistered
City
FLAGSTAFF
State / Zip Code
AZ 86001-3008
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that upon entering the airport traffic pattern, he remained at a higher altitude than normal on downwind and base legs due to helicopter traffic. Upon turning final, the approach angle to the runway was steeper than normal, and the airplane was still high. The pilot stated that due to the steeper approach angle he misjudged the landing flare; the airplane landed hard, bounced, and began to porpoise. As he attempted to abort the landing, the airplane veered to the right and landed in the dirt adjacent to the runway. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over, which resulted in structural damage to both wings, vertical stabilizer, and rudder. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA337