CESSNA 172P
Ft. Pierce, FL, March 1, 2010
Event Information
| Date | March 1, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Ft. Pierce, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.49722, -80.37250 |
| Airport | Sant Lucie County Intl |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA10CA208 |
| Event ID | 20100405X31640 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172P |
| Registration # | N5460K |
| Operator | ARI BEN AVIATOR INC |
| Owner | ARI BEN AVIATOR INC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, resulting in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
According to the certified flight instructor, the student pilot was on approach for landing to runway 10 left. Prior to touchdown the student pilot pulled excessive back pressure on the elevator flight control and the airplane ballooned before touching down hard on the main landing gear. The certified flight instructor then took over the flight controls, made a go-around, and landed on another runway. The airplane received substantial damage to the rudder torque tube.
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.