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February 2, 2012 · Cessna 172S · N5026C
Mokuleia, HI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 2, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Mokuleia, HI
Aircraft
Cessna 172S
Tail Number
N5026C
Operator
Noah Flying
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA088
According to the pilot, as the airplane approached the runway, he realized that the airplane’s descent rate was higher than normal. The airplane touched down hard, bounced, and began to porpoise. The pilot attempted to abort the landing, but the airplane yawed left, its nose hit the ground, and it nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and the vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal flight.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, as he approached the runway he realized that his decent rate was higher than normal. The airplane touched down hard, bounced, and began to porpoise. The pilot attempted to abort the landing but the airplane yawed left and the nose hit the ground and then nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and to the vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe that would have precluded normal flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 HST
Nearest AirportDillingham Airfield (0nm)
Runway08
Runway Length9007 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN5026C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNoah Flying
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time00:55
Weather SourceWFAC