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March 6, 1998 · Cessna 172P · N53456
Destin, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 6, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Destin, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N53456
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA98LA095
The pilot stated he flared too high during landing. The airplane touched down and bounced back into the air, then landed hard on the nose wheel, resulting in damage to the firewall.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
On March 6, 1998, about 1030 central standard time, a Cessna 172P, registered to Miracle Strip Aviation Inc., operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, crashed on landing at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, Destin, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The private pilot reported no injuries. The flight originated about 15 minutes before the accident. The pilot stated he flared too high on landing. The airplane touched down and bounced back into the air and landed hard on the nosewheel. Examination of the airplane revealed the firewall was buckled.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CST
Nearest AirportDestin-Ft Walton Beach (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length4999 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN53456
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D21 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:55
Weather SourceWFAC