CESSNA 172P
Stuart, FL, May 3, 2011
Event Information
| Date | May 3, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Stuart, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.18167, -80.22111 |
| Airport | Witham Field Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA11CA284 |
| Event ID | 20110506X12640 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172P |
| Registration # | N88EP |
| 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 | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot stated he did not flare the airplane properly, which resulted in a hard landing. The nose landing gear collided with the runway; he then made a go-around and landed uneventfully. Another pilot subsequently flew the airplane and returned it early due to a "different sound in engine noise." Examination of the airplane by the other pilot revealed one propeller blade tip was bent. Further examination by company maintenance personnel revealed the engine firewall was buckled.
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.