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September 4, 2006 · Cessna 172P · N65659
Baltimore, MD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 4, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Baltimore, MD
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N65659
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA221
During the landing flare, the airplane "ballooned up a little," and then landed hard. The student pilot then performed four more landings, before taxiing the airplane to the hangar without further incident. The pilot stated that no damage was evident during the post-flight examination of the airplane. A subsequent examination by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed a misaligned nose gear assembly, a buckled firewall, buckled fuselage flooring, and a buckled left wing outboard of the wing spar.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
According to the student pilot of a Cessna 172P, during the landing flare, the airplane "ballooned up a little," and then had a "hard landing." He stated that he performed four more landings, and then taxied the airplane to the hangar without further incident. The pilot further stated that no damage was evident during the postflight examination of the airplane. A subsequent examination by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed a misaligned nose gear assembly, a buckled firewall, buckled fuselage flooring, and a buckled left wing outboard of the wing spar.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EDT
Nearest AirportMartin State Airport (0nm)
Runway33
Runway Length6996 ft
Runway Width180 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN65659
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time19:59
Weather SourceWFAC