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September 3, 1994 · Cessna 172N · N734QA
Orlando, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 3, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Orlando, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N734QA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA94LA205
The student pilot was making a VFR approach to a full stop landing. The pilot stated he misjudged his altitude, and flared too high, resulting in a hard landing. The airplane became airborne, and bounced again. The nosewheel separated, and the airplane ran off the right side of the runway.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot-in-command's improper landing flare/touchdown, resulting in a hard landing, and subsequent separation of the nose gear.
Full Narrative
On September 3, 1994, about 1110 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172N, N734QA, registered to Aero Vations Inc., operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight, crashed on landing at the Orlando Executive Airport, Orlando, Florida. The airplane sustained substantial damage and the student pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a VFR flight plan was filed. The flight originated from the Hernando County Airport, Brooksville, Florida, 40 minutes before the accident. The student pilot stated he was making a VFR approach to runway 25. He misjudged his altitude, and flared too high, resulting in a hard landing. The airplane bounced, became airborne, and bounced again. The nosewheel separated, and the airplane ran off the right side of the runway.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:10 EDT
Nearest AirportOrlando Executive (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN734QA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:00
Weather SourceWFAC