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March 1, 2010 · Cessna 172P · N5460K
Ft. Pierce, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 1, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ft. Pierce, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N5460K
Operator
Ari Ben Aviator
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA208
According to the certified flight instructor, the student pilot was on approach for landing to runway 10 left. Prior to touchdown the student pilot pulled excessive back pressure on the elevator flight control and the airplane ballooned before touching down hard on the main landing gear. The flight instructor then took over the flight controls, made a go-around, and landed on another runway. The airplane received substantial damage to the rudder torque tube.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, resulting in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
According to the certified flight instructor, the student pilot was on approach for landing to runway 10 left. Prior to touchdown the student pilot pulled excessive back pressure on the elevator flight control and the airplane ballooned before touching down hard on the main landing gear. The certified flight instructor then took over the flight controls, made a go-around, and landed on another runway. The airplane received substantial damage to the rudder torque tube.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:35 EST
Nearest AirportSant Lucie County Intl (0nm)
Runway10L
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN5460K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAri Ben Aviator
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 14 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 106 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 52
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC