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February 15, 2011 · Cessna 172S · N378FA
Daytona Beach, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 15, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Daytona Beach, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172S
Tail Number
N378FA
Operator
Phoenix East Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA147
According to the pilot, as he approached the runway to land and crossed the temporary threshold, he configured the airplane in a level attitude. Upon touchdown, the airplane impacted the runway hard and bounced. The pilot pushed the yoke forward and the airplane bounced a second time, resulting in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, as he approached the runway to land, he leveled the airplane after it crossed the temporary threshold. The airplane impacted the runway hard and bounced. The pilot pushed the yoke forward and bounced a second time, resulting in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EST
Nearest AirportDaytona Beach International (0nm)
Runway07L
Runway Length10500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN378FA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPhoenix East Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 48
Altimeter30.27 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC