Cessna 172S
Kissimmee, FL, May 24, 2008
Event Information
| Date | May 24, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Kissimmee, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.28722, -81.43555 |
| Airport | Kissimmee Gateway Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | MIA08CA111 |
| Event ID | 20080605X00796 |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 172S |
| Registration # | N716SP |
| Owner | N80FT 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 improper landing flare.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that the accident occurred during his 5th touch-and-go landing. While on final approach, he reduced power and the airplane "...suddenly dropped down leading to [a] hard landing...." He taxied to the ramp where he secured the airplane. During his walk around, he noticed damage to the propeller and contacted his flight instructor.
Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness inspector revealed damage to the firewall, belly, and cockpit floor.
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.