Cessna 172R
Richmond, VA — March 9, 2008
Event Information
| Date | March 9, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | NYC08CA135 |
| Event ID | 20080402X00413 |
| Location | Richmond, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.50500, -77.31944 |
| Airport | Richmond International Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 172R |
| 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 improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot of the Cessna 172 stated that the airplane bounced at touchdown, then landed hard on all three landing gear. During taxi, the airplane would not respond to nose-wheel steering, and a post flight inspection revealed damage to the propeller, nose landing gear, and firewall. The student pilot reported 21 hours of flight experience, and stated that there were no deficiencies with the performance and handling of the airplane.
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.