On August 19, 2004, a Cessna 172S (registration N849SP) was involved in an aviation accident near Carlsbad, NM. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the student pilot's inadequate flare resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the tailwind conditions. 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 student pilot reported a hard landing on runway 14, causing a bounce and subsequent propeller strike. The airplane sustained damage to the nose landing gear and firewall.
Incident Overview
A student pilot reported that the airplane landed hard on runway 14, resulting in a bounce. During the second touchdown, the airplane's propeller struck the runway surface. After the incident, the student pilot taxied the airplane clear of the runway and shut down the engine.
Aircraft Damage
Post-incident examination revealed that the nose landing gear was displaced aft and the airplane's firewall was buckled. No other damage was noted in the report.
Wind Conditions
Wind observations at CNM (Cavern City Air Terminal) were recorded at 1053 and 1153 local time. At 1053, the wind was from 320 degrees at 11 knots. At 1153, the wind was from 350 degrees at 9 knots.
What happened in the 19 Aug 2004 Cessna 172S accident near Carlsbad, NM?
A student pilot reported a hard landing on runway 14, causing a bounce and subsequent propeller strike. The airplane sustained damage to the nose landing gear and firewall.
Were there any fatalities in the 19 Aug 2004 Cessna 172S accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Aug 2004 involved a Cessna 172S, registration N849SP, at Carlsbad, NM.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the student pilot's inadequate flare resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the tailwind conditions.
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