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September 4, 2005 · Cessna 172S · N53056
San Manuel, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 4, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
San Manuel, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 172S
Tail Number
N53056
Operator
Crm Flyers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX05CA299
During a touch-and-go landing the airplane landed hard on the nose wheel causing the propeller to strike the runway and damaging the firewall. The pilot said that he looked at the instruments on short final approach then looked up and saw the runway "rushing up faster that it should have been." The pilot flared but the airplane touched down nose wheel first, then bounced back into the air. The pilot applied power, executed a go-around and flew the airplane back to his departure airport. The damage was discovered after landing.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's misjudged flare during a touch-and-go landing.
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This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information, please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 MST
Nearest AirportSan Manuel Airport (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN53056
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCrm Flyers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO