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June 13, 2024 · Textron Aviation 172 S · N272HF
Chesapeake, VA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 13, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Chesapeake, VA
Aircraft
Textron Aviation 172 S (2022)
Tail Number
N272HF
Operator
Horizon Flight Center
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA281
The pilot stated that during the landing flare and touchdown, the airplane encountered a gust of wind that lifted the airplane upward. The airplane then bounced on the runway once and the pilot attempted to recover by adding engine power to abort the landing. The nose of the airplane subsequently pitched down and impacted the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the underside of airplane’s fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that during the landing flare and touchdown, the airplane encountered a gust of wind that lifted the airplane upward. The airplane then bounced on the runway once and the pilot attempted to recover by adding engine power to abort the landing. The nose of the airplane subsequently pitched down and impacted the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the underside of airplane’s fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EDT
Nearest AirportChesapeake Regional Airport (0nm SW)
Runway05/2
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTextron Aviation 172 S
Tail NumberN272HF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHorizon Flight Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 18 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 F
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time12:35
Weather SourceWFAC