Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 10, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA375
Location
Prescott, AZ
Event ID
20130815X33020
Coordinates
34.663333, -112.423614
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N544ER
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S10526
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Analysis
The pilot reported that following a series of practice takeoff and landings, she noticed that the wind was increasing and decided to land. During the landing she did not flare enough, and the airplane touched down just prior to when she thought it would. The hard landing resulted in structural damage to the engine firewall. The pilot reported no preaccident 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# WPR13CA375