CESSNA 172N
Maryland Heights, MO — June 21, 2010
Event Information
| Date | June 21, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA336 |
| Event ID | 20100621X64910 |
| Location | Maryland Heights, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.72667, -90.50806 |
| Airport | Creve Coeur Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N |
| 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 hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was practicing takeoff and landings. The first two landings were good. On the third landing the airplane landed hard and bounced, so the pilot performed a go-around. The subsequent landing was good, but the nose wheel had a shimmy. Inspection of the airplane revealed that the nose wheel bearing and firewall were damaged.
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.