Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 1, 2012
NTSB Number
ERA12CA569
Location
Farmingdale, NY
Event ID
20120920X05526
Coordinates
40.728610, -73.413612
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 landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
NUTAC LEASING LLC
Address
232 CYPRESS HILLS WAY
City
DELAND
State / Zip Code
FL 32724-7352
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot was landing at the destination airport at the conclusion of a solo cross-country flight. He stated that he flared the airplane too high, resulting in a hard landing and propeller strike. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector, who examined the airplane after the accident, observed substantial damage to the engine firewall and buckling of the lower fuselage. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies 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# ERA12CA569