Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
NTSB analysis
According to the pilot, while on final approach to the runway and with the flaps positioned at 30 degrees, the airplane was high and fast. The airplane bounced during the landing, the pilot attempted an unsuccessful recovery. The airplane bounced again and the pilot initiated a go-around. He performed an uneventful second landing to the runway. After landing, damage to the propeller tips was observed and further examination revealed that the firewall was buckled. The pilot later informed the operator that the airplane was high and fast on final approach.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN10LA563 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 22, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Longmont, Colorado
- Nearest airport
- Vance Brand (LMO)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 172S
- N-number
- N2459K
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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