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September 8, 2007 · Cessna 172N · N1954F

Carrabelle, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 8, 2007
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (5 minor injuries)
Location
Carrabelle, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N1954F
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA07CA143

The flight was high on final approach which resulted in the pilot performing a slip to lose altitude. The airplane landed hard, bounced 7-10 feet agl, floated down the runway, then landed on the main landing gear. After lowering the nose the pilot felt a vibration and the airplane then nosed over. The nose landing gear strut separated from the airframe, and the nose landing gear fork fractured. There was no evidence of preimpact failure or malfunction of the nose landing gear components.

NTSB Probable Cause

The improper flare by the pilot-in-command resulting in a hard landing.

Full Narrative

The pilot stated flight departed and proceeded to the destination airport where the windsock indicated the wind favored landing on runway 15. He entered the traffic pattern for runway 15 and turned base and final approach. While on final approach with 20 degrees of flaps extended, he performed a slip and straightened the airplane when the flight was over the threshold. The airplane touched down first on the main landing gear then became airborne about 7-10 feet above ground level. He released aft elevator control input and the airplane "...seemed to float down the runway without descending. It felt like a sudden shift in the wind was propelling us." He applied throttle to perform a go-around, but the airplane began to descend so he eased off the throttle and applied aft elevator control. Prior to landing again, the pilot retracted the flaps and the airplane settled onto the runway. He applied braking and eased off the back pressure. After the nose landing gear contacted the ground it felt "...very rough." The airplane shook and the nose then continued to the ground. The airplane nosed over and he and the passengers exited the airplane. He further reported that he had previously flown into the airport about 9 times in the previous 6 months. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the nose landing gear strut was separated, and the nose landing gear fork was fractured. There was no evidence of preimpact failure or malfunction of the nose landing gear strut or fork.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:20 EDT
Nearest AirportDog Island Airport (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length2700 ft
Runway Width120 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN1954F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary5 injuries (5 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor5
Uninjured0
Total5
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data