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May 3, 2011 · Cessna 172P · N88EP
Stuart, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 3, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Stuart, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N88EP
Operator
Ari Ben Aviator
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA284
The student pilot stated that he did not flare the airplane properly, which resulted in the airplane touching down hard on the nose landing gear, and bouncing back into the air. He performed a go-around and landed successfully. Another pilot subsequently flew the airplane and returned it early due to a different sound in engine noise. Examination of the airplane by the other pilot revealed one propeller blade tip was bent. Further examination by company maintenance personnel revealed the engine firewall was buckled.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The student pilot stated he did not flare the airplane properly, which resulted in a hard landing. The nose landing gear collided with the runway; he then made a go-around and landed uneventfully. Another pilot subsequently flew the airplane and returned it early due to a "different sound in engine noise." Examination of the airplane by the other pilot revealed one propeller blade tip was bent. Further examination by company maintenance personnel revealed the engine firewall was buckled.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 EDT
Nearest AirportWitham Field Airport (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN88EP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAri Ben Aviator
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time18:47
Weather SourceWFAC