On August 14, 1995, a Cessna 172 (registration N6338F) was involved in an aviation accident near Fulton, NY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The flight instructor misjudged the flare during the simulated engine failure landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a biennial flight review, an instructor demonstrating engine failure procedures misjudged the flare, causing a hard landing that forced the nose gear forward.
Accident Overview
A private pilot was receiving instruction for a biennial flight review and checkout in a flying club airplane. The flight instructor was demonstrating procedures for engine failure on takeoff.
Sequence of Events
After completing a normal takeoff and climbing to an altitude of approximately 150-200 feet above ground level, the flight instructor reduced power to idle and lowered the nose to complete the landing. The instructor reported that he misjudged the flare at the bottom of the glide, resulting in a hard landing that forced the nose gear forward.
Probable Cause
The flight instructor misjudged the flare during the simulated engine failure landing.
What happened in the 14 Aug 1995 Cessna 172 accident near Fulton, NY?
During a biennial flight review, an instructor demonstrating engine failure procedures misjudged the flare, causing a hard landing that forced the nose gear forward.
Were there any fatalities in the 14 Aug 1995 Cessna 172 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 Aug 1995 involved a Cessna 172, registration N6338F, at Fulton, NY.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The flight instructor misjudged the flare during the simulated engine failure landing.
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