On July 25, 1985, a Cessna 172P II (registration N6508K) operated by Hot Props Flying Club,inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Detroit, MI. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot on a VFR approach to runway at airport 5091 reported the aircraft felt pushed down during the round-out phase. The airplane bounced before touching down on the nose wheel.
What happened
The pilot was conducting a visual flight rules (VFR) approach using vertical path guidance toward an airfield with a 5,091-foot runway under air traffic control. During the landing flare and round-out phase, the pilot described a sensation that the aircraft was being pushed downward onto the runway surface. The airplane subsequently bounced before making contact with the ground on its nose wheel.
During this critical phase of flight, the pilot observed a helicopter hovering just to the right of the runway in the flare and touchdown area.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 25 Jul 1985 Cessna 172P II accident near Detroit, MI?
A pilot on a VFR approach to runway at airport 5091 reported the aircraft felt pushed down during the round-out phase. The airplane bounced before touching down on the nose wheel.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 25 Jul 1985 involved a Cessna 172P II, registration N6508K, operated by Hot Props Flying Club,inc., at Detroit, MI.
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