CESSNA 172K
Eastsound, WA — February 4, 2014
Event Information
| Date | February 4, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA125 |
| Event ID | 20140227X31606 |
| Location | Eastsound, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.70833, -122.91055 |
| Airport | ORCAS ISLAND |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172K |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control during landing in gusty wind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during landing, the airplane encountered a wind gust, landed hard and bounced several times. The nose gear collapsed and the airplane skidded to a stop, which resulted in substantial damage to the engine firewall.
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.