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March 27, 2003 · Cessna 172S · N613SP

Cleveland, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 27, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cleveland, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 172S
Tail Number
N613SP
Operator
613Sp Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
IAD03CA044

During the landing attempt, the student pilot flared high, and the airplane "dropped," then bounced three of four times on the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed that the firewall was wrinkled, and the propeller blade tips were damaged. The student pilot reported a total of 25 flight hours, all of which were in make and model. He also reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

Full Narrative

On March 27, 2003, at 1815 eastern standard time, a Cessna 172, N613SP, was substantially damaged during a landing at Cuyahoga County Airport (CFG), Cleveland, Ohio. The student pilot was not injured. No flight plan was filed for the local flight that originated about 1745. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the solo instructional flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. In a written statement, the student pilot said that he had too high of an airspeed on short final. He then flared high, and the airplane "dropped," and bounced three or four times on runway 05. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector performed an examination of the airplane. The examination revealed that the firewall was wrinkled, and the propeller blade tips were damaged. The student pilot reported a total of 25 flight hours, all of which, were in make and model. He also reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane. Weather at the time of the accident was reported as winds from 090 degrees at 10 knots, visibility 7 statute miles, broken clouds at 15,000 feet and overcast clouds at 20,000 feet.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 EST
Nearest AirportCuyahoga County (0nm)
Runway06
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN613SP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operator613Sp Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lycoming · IO 360-C2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data