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April 1, 2011 · Cessna 177 · C-FFIP
Columbia, SC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 1, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Columbia, SC
Aircraft
Cessna 177
Tail Number
C-FFIP
Operator
Francios Tessier
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA223
According to the pilot, he flew a normal approach, but during the landing flare, the airplane encountered a gust of wind and bounced hard. When it did, he heard a "clunk." The airplane then bounced again before he made a final landing. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no pre-existing mechanical anomalies.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he flew a "normal" approach to runway 29, but during the landing flare, the airplane encountered a gust of wind and bounced "hard." When it did, the pilot heard a "clunk." The airplane then bounced again before the pilot made a final landing. Post-flight examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no pre-existing mechanical anomalies. Winds, recorded at the airport about the time of the accident, were from 270 degrees true at 17, gusting to 20 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:56 EDT
Nearest AirportColumbia Metropolitan Airport (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length8601 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177
Tail NumberC-FFIP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFrancios Tessier
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 17 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 34 C
Altimeter29.77 inHg
Observation Time22:56
Weather SourceWFAC