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September 11, 2012 · Cessna 172R · N824KS
Salina, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 11, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Salina, KS
Aircraft
Cessna 172R
Tail Number
N824KS
Operator
Kansas State University Salina
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA624
The flight instructor and student pilot were practicing takeoffs and landings. During the climb after a stop-and-go landing on the 4,300 foot long runway, the flight instructor reduced the engine power to idle to demonstrate a simulated engine-out landing to the student pilot. The flight instructor reported that the airplane made a rapid descent from about 200 feet above ground level, and then he flared too high; the airplane landed hard on the runway, substantially damaging the airplane’s firewall. The flight instructor stated that the wind at the time was from about 10 degrees left of the runway heading at 28 knots, gusting to 33 knots. The flight instructor reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The certificated flight instructor (CFI) and student pilot were practicing takeoff and landings. After performing a stop-and-go on the 4,300 foot long runway, the CFI pulled the engine back to idle to demonstrate a simulated engine-out landing to the student pilot. The CFI reported that the airplane made a rapid descent from about 200 feet above ground level, he flared too high and the airplane landed hard on the runway. The CFI stated that the wind was 10 degrees from the runway heading, and gusting to 33 knots at the time. Substantial damage was sustained to the airplane's firewall. The CFI did not report any mechanical malfunctions prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 CDT
Nearest AirportSalina Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length4300 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172R
Tail NumberN824KS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKansas State University Salina
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 25 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 23 kt, gusting 31 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC