Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR12CA345
Location
Ashland, OR
Event ID
20120806X30842
Coordinates
42.190277, -122.660552
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SKINNER LEASING LLC
Address
3381 AUGUSTA CT
City
MEDFORD
State / Zip Code
OR 97504-9077
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot said that she was practicing short-field landings. On her third landing, she flared too early and landed hard. The airplane bounced and porpoised, which bent and wrinkled the lower half of the firewall.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA345