Summary
On May 07, 2011, a Cessna 172C (N8287X) was involved in an incident near Grants Pass, OR. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed on approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
The student pilot stated that he was practicing short field landings and configured the airplane with full flaps on the approach. The student pilot reduced power too early for the airplane configuration, which caused a loss of airspeed and a subsequent hard landing. During annual maintenance, a mechanic noted that the firewall was bent. The student pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR11CA489. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8287X.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed on approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The student pilot stated that he was practicing short field landings and configured the airplane with full flaps on the approach. The student pilot reduced power too early for the airplane configuration, which caused a loss of airspeed and a subsequent hard landing. During annual maintenance, a mechanic noted that the firewall was bent. The student 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# WPR11CA489