On August 2, 2001, a Cessna 172 (registration N7006A) was involved in an aviation accident near Mobile, AL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the pilot induced porpoise. 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.
A pilot performed a touch-and-go landing with flaps retracted, resulting in porpoising and a thud. Structural damage to the nose gear assembly and engine firewall was found, but no mechanical malfunction was identified.
Incident Details
On the second approach to land, the pilot chose to execute a touch-and-go landing with the flaps retracted. During the flare for touchdown, the airplane began to porpoise. Upon touching down, the pilot reported hearing a thud.
Damage
The airplane sustained structural damage to the nose gear assembly and the engine firewall. No other damage was reported.
Investigation
An examination of the airplane failed to disclose any mechanical malfunction or component failure. The pilot reported that the landing winds were from 180 degrees at 7 to 15 knots, and the runway in use was 14.
What happened in the 2 Aug 2001 Cessna 172 accident near Mobile, AL?
A pilot performed a touch-and-go landing with flaps retracted, resulting in porpoising and a thud. Structural damage to the nose gear assembly and engine firewall was found, but no mechanical malfunction was identified.
Were there any fatalities in the 2 Aug 2001 Cessna 172 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Aug 2001 involved a Cessna 172, registration N7006A, at Mobile, AL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the pilot induced porpoise.
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