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March 15, 2012 · Cessna 177B · N30770
New Orleans, LA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 15, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
New Orleans, LA
Aircraft
Cessna 177B
Tail Number
N30770
Operator
Morrison Bryant B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA194
The pilot reported that he was practicing touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. On the second landing, the airplane drifted to the left, so he applied right rudder to correct for the drift. He stated that when he reduced the power to land, the nose of the airplane dropped, and the airplane landed hard and porpoised. The pilot regained control of the airplane and landed on the remaining runway. A postaccident examination revealed that the nose gear was pushed up, resulting in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported there were no failures or malfunctions of the airplane prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported he applied right rudder to correct for the airplane drifting to the left during his second touch and go landing. He stated that when he reduced the power to land, the nose of the airplane dropped, contacting the runway, and the airplane porpoised. The pilot regained control of the airplane and landed on the remaining runway. A postaccident examination revealed that the nose gear was pushed up resulting in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported there were no failures/malfunction of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:50 CDT
Nearest AirportLakefront Airport (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length6800 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177B
Tail NumberN30770
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMorrison Bryant B
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1F6 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind150° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time23:53