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August 25, 2010 · Cessna 172S · N387AF
Frederick, MD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 2010
Location
Frederick, MD
Aircraft
Cessna 172S
Tail Number
N387AF
Operator
Frederick Flight Center
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA468
During a Phase III inspection of the airplane, the Director of Maintenance for the operator noticed that the airplane's firewall was damaged. The damage was reported to the nearest Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Standards District Office, and verified by the FAA. The damage occurred between the Phase II and Phase III inspection. The airplane had flown 48.2 hours since the Phase II inspection. According to the FAA, the damage was a result of a hard landing. The purpose of the flight and composition of the flight crew was not determined. In addition, the date, actual location, and time of the accident were not determined.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
During a Phase III inspection of the airplane, the Director of Maintenance for the operator noticed the firewall was damaged. The damage was reported to the nearest Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Standards District Office, and verified by the FAA. The damage occurred between the Phase II and Phase III inspection. The airplane had flown 48.2 hours since the Phase II inspection. According to the FAA, the damage was a result of a hard landing. The purpose of the flight and composition of the flight crew was not determined. In addition, the date, actual location, and time of the accident were not determined.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EDT
Nearest AirportFreerick Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway05
Runway Length5220 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN387AF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFrederick Flight Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0
Crew 1Age 1 · None
Crew 2Age 1
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNr
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0