CESSNA 172
Clarksville, TN — May 14, 2017
Event Information
| Date | May 14, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA300 |
| Event ID | 20170523X12314 |
| Location | Clarksville, TN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.62194, -87.41500 |
| Airport | OUTLAW FIELD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| 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 pilot’s unstabilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, porpoised landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during his approach, he made his turn to base too early. His approach glide angle was too high and, "I reduced power but also nosed the plane over in order to descend." The airplane's airspeed increased and the airplane ballooned during the landing flare. The airplane touched down hard, it porpoised on the runway and a propeller strike occurred. He taxied to parking and noticed that substantial damage was sustained to the fire wall.
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.