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August 10, 2008 · Cessna 172 S · N5210A
Charlottesville, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 10, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Charlottesville, VA
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S
Tail Number
N5210A
Operator
Charlottesville Flight Center
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA282
The pilot reported that he was practicing touch-and-go landings on runway 21 when he flared high and added additional engine power to smooth the touchdown; however, the airplane landed hard and bounced. He performed a go-around and subsequently landed without further incident. Subsequent inspection of the airplane revealed damage to the nose gear assembly and engine firewall. Winds reported at the airport about the time of the accident were from 200 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 17 knots. The pilot did not report any mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of the Cessna 172S was practicing touch-and-go landings on runway 21, a 6,001-foot-long, 150-foot-wide, asphalt runway. He reported that he flared high and added additional engine power to smooth the touchdown; however, the airplane landed hard and bounced. He performed a go-around and subsequently landed without further incident. Subsequent inspection of the airplane revealed damage to the nose gear assembly and engine firewall. Winds reported at the airport about the time of the accident, were from 200 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 17 knots. The pilot did not report any mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportCharlottesville-Albemarie (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length6001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN5210A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCharlottesville Flight Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 11 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point18 C / 12 C
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC