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September 5, 2011 · Cessna 172S · N548ND
Bemidji, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 5, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bemidji, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 172S
Tail Number
N548ND
Operator
University of North Dakota
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA624
The student pilot reported that the airplane ballooned during the flare and then dropped hard onto the runway, resulting in a hard landing. The airplane bounced three times before the student pilot initiated a go-around and landed uneventfully. The postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed that the firewall sustained substantial damage. The student pilot reported that the airplane did not have a mechanical or system failure prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that the airplane ballooned during the flare and then dropped hard onto the runway resulting in a hard landing. The airplane bounced three times before the student pilot initiated a go-around. The airplane was landed uneventfully. The postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed that the firewall sustained substantial damage. The student pilot reported that the airplane did not have a mechanical or system failure.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CDT
Nearest AirportBemidji Regional Airport (1nm)
Runway13
Runway Length7004 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN548ND
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUniversity of North Dakota
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 21 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time18:00
Weather SourceWFAC