San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
N65630
Cessna 172S
The airplane's descent was uneventful. The wind was reported as 300 degrees at 19 knots gusting to 25 knots. After touchdown, the airplane porpoised. The pilot then taxied the airplane to the hangar. Although the landing was very rough, the pilot was unaware that the airplane was damaged. Post-flight examination revealed that the propeller blades were slightly bent to the rear, and the firewall was dented.
In a written statement, the pilot reported that the airplane's descent was uneventful. The wind was reported as 300 degrees at 19 knots gusting to 25 knots. After touchdown, the airplane porpoised. The pilot then taxied the airplane to the hangar. She stated that although the landing was very rough, she was unaware that the airplane sustained damage. Post-flight examination revealed that the propeller blades were slightly bent to the rear, and the firewall was dented.
The pilot's inadequate landing flare, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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