ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 290685
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| Date: | Tuesday 4 February 2014 |
| Time: | 09:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172K |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N78330 |
| MSN: | 17257567 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1968 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4230 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320 SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Eastsound, Washington -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | FRIDAY HARBOR, WA (FHR |
| Eastsound-Orcas Island Airport, WA (ESD/KORS) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that during landing, the airplane encountered a wind gust, landed hard and bounced several times. The nose gear collapsed and the airplane skidded to a stop, which resulted in substantial damage to the engine firewall.
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control during landing in gusty wind conditions.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB WPR14CA125
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Oct-2022 18:08 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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