Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA18CA478

Crystal River, FL, USA

Aircraft #1

N9608H

Cessna 172

Analysis

The pilot reported that the airplane landed hard, and the propeller struck the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Factual Information

The pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane landed hard and the propeller struck the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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