CESSNA 172RG
Manville, NJ — November 9, 2008
Event Information
| Date | November 9, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA09CA070 |
| Event ID | 20081126X94122 |
| Location | Manville, NJ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.52111, -74.59222 |
| Airport | Central Jersey Regional |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172RG |
| 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 improper flare, which resulted in a nose-wheel-first landing.
Full Narrative
The operator reported that the pilot took the keys to the airplane and commenced a flight in the local pattern. While landing, the airplane contacted the runway hard on the nose gear. After the flight, the operator’s maintenance personnel discovered evidence of a propeller strike to the runway and a damaged firewall. The pilot did not respond to Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board requests for information regarding the accident.
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.