CESSNA 172P
Bluffton, OH — May 30, 2014
Event Information
| Date | May 30, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA274 |
| Event ID | 20140604X94432 |
| Location | Bluffton, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.89044, -83.87949 |
| Airport | Bluffton Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172P |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot was attempting to land when a gust of wind lifted the right wing which caused the airplane to move to the left. The student pilot said that he did not properly flare while trying to realign the airplane on the runway and the airplane landed hard. This resulted in a blown tire along with damage to the propeller and firewall. The pilot reported no pre-mishap mechanical deficiencies.
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.