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December 24, 2013 · Cessna 172S · N17223
Miami, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 24, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Miami, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172S (2007)
Tail Number
N17223
Operator
Paragon Flight Training
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14CA078
According to the pilot, the airplane was approaching the runway with 20-degrees flaps. Winds reported about that time were 50 degrees from the right at 9, gusting to 17 knots. The pilot crabbed the airplane into the wind until about 50 feet above the runway, when he straightened the nose with left rudder and right aileron. The pilot then felt a gust of wind under the right wing, and corrected to maintain wings level. The right main landing gear touched down first, followed by a nose landing gear collapse with damage to the engine firewall. The pilot did not report any preexisting mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, the airplane was approaching the runway with 20-degrees flaps. Winds reported about that time were 50 degrees from the right at 9, gusting to 17 knots. The pilot crabbed the airplane into the wind until about 50 feet above the runway, when he straightened the nose with left rudder and right aileron. The pilot then felt a gust of wind under the right wing, and corrected to maintain wings level. The right main landing gear touched down first, followed by a nose landing gear collapse with damage to the engine firewall. The pilot did not report any preexisting mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 EST
Nearest AirportOpa Locka Executive (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length6800 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN17223
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorParagon Flight Training
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 39 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 9 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 9000 ft
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time21:19
Weather SourceWFAC