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May 30, 2014 · Cessna 172P P · N5495K
Bluffton, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 30, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bluffton, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 172P P (1980)
Tail Number
N5495K
Operator
Pegasus Aviation Group
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA274
The student pilot was attempting to land when a gust of wind lifted the right wing which caused the airplane to move to the left. The student pilot said that he did not properly flare while trying to realign the airplane on the runway and the airplane landed hard. This resulted in a blown tire along with damage to the propeller and firewall. The pilot reported no pre-mishap mechanical deficiencies.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The student pilot was attempting to land when a gust of wind lifted the right wing which caused the airplane to move to the left. The student pilot said that he did not properly flare while trying to realign the airplane on the runway and the airplane landed hard. This resulted in a blown tire along with damage to the propeller and firewall. The pilot reported no pre-mishap mechanical deficiencies.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportBluffton Airport (0nm)
Runway05
Runway Length4126 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P P
Tail NumberN5495K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPegasus Aviation Group
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 0
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time21:15
Weather SourceWFAC