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August 18, 2020 · Cessna 172 S · N103VK
Phoenix, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 18, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S (2000)
Tail Number
N103VK
Operator
Westwind School of Aeronautics
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR20CA293
The pilot receiving instruction reported that, while practicing a short field landing, he misjudged the touch down location, flared early and the airplane landed hard. The flight instructor reported that, he warned the pilot to maintain his pitch attitude, but he continued to flare and the airplane landed hard. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage aft of the nose wheel. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper pitch attitude and landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructors delayed remedial action.
Full Narrative
The pilot receiving instruction reported that, while practicing a short field landing, he misjudged the touch down location, flared early and the airplane landed hard. The flight instructor reported that, he warned the pilot to maintain his pitch attitude, but he continued to flare and the airplane landed hard. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage aft of the nose wheel. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 MST
Nearest AirportPhoenix Deer Valley (0nm ENE)
Runway07R
Runway Length8196 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN103VK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWestwind School of Aeronautics
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 20 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 30 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point11 C / 48
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC