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May 1, 2007 · Cessna 172R · N28BC
Livermore, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 1, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Livermore, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172R
Tail Number
N28BC
Operator
Ks Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA07CA120
The student pilot reported that he was doing touch-and-go landings and that on his sixth landing approach (simulated short filed landing) the airplane was "a little high." The pilot stated he "decreased altitude" by decreasing throttle and "reduced pitch" while maintaining an approach speed of 65 knots. The pilot stated the airplane was over the runway and that just before he was ready to flare, the airplane "suddenly impacted" the runway in a nose-low attitude. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall as a result of the hard landing.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper flare during landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that he was doing touch-and-go landings and that on his sixth landing approach (simulated short filed landing) the airplane was "a little high." The pilot stated he "decreased altitude" by decreasing throttle and "reduced pitch" while maintaining an approach speed of 65 knots. The pilot stated the airplane was over the runway and that just before he was ready to flare, the airplane "suddenly impacted" the runway in a nose-low attitude. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall as a result of the hard landing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 PDT
Nearest AirportLivermore Muni (0nm)
Runway25L
Runway Length2699 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172R
Tail NumberN28BC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKs Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 19 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0