CESSNA 172S
Daytona Beach, FL, February 15, 2011
Event Information
| Date | February 15, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.18000, -81.05805 |
| Airport | Daytona Beach International |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA11CA147 |
| Event ID | 20110217X85438 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Registration # | N378FA |
| Operator | Phoenix East Aviation Inc. |
| Owner | DAYTONA AIRCRAFT LEASING INC |
| 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 inadequate flare that resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, as he approached the runway to land, he leveled the airplane after it crossed the temporary threshold. The airplane impacted the runway hard and bounced. The pilot pushed the yoke forward and bounced a second time, resulting in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with 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.