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February 13, 2011 · Cessna 172 · N31FC
Lancaster, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 13, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Lancaster, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N31FC
Operator
Noel Murphy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA152
The certified flight instructor (CFI) reported that the student pilot was practicing short field procedures and had completed several uneventful landings. As they approached the runway, the CFI noted that the student had leveled the airplane too high. He instructed the student pilot to add power; however, the student pilot reduced power and lowered the nose. The airplane landed hard and the CFI immediately took control of the airplane, bringing it to a stop on the runway. The CFI reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall during the accident sequence.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
Full Narrative
The certificated flight instructor (CFI) reported that the student pilot was practicing short field procedures and had completed several uneventful landings. As they approached the runway, the CFI noted that the student had leveled the airplane too high. He instructed the student pilot to add power; however the student pilot reduced power and lowered the nose. Subsequently, the airplane landed hard. The CFI stated that he immediately took control of the airplane after touchdown, bringing it to a stop on the runway. The CFI reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall during the accident sequence.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 PST
Nearest AirportGeneral Wm J Fox Airfield (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length7201 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN31FC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNoel Murphy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 72 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 63 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 23 C
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC