Casualties unknown

2007-05-07: Cessna 172S (N533ER) — Embry-riddle Aeronautical University — Payson, AZ

Payson, AZ, US

On May 7, 2007, a Cessna 172S (registration N533ER) operated by Embry-riddle Aeronautical University was involved in an aviation accident near Payson, AZ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, excessive airspeed on final approach, and failure to execute a go-around resulting in a misjudged flare and hard landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 15 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

An airplane landed hard, bouncing multiple times and striking the runway with its nose wheel and propeller. It came to rest on an adjacent taxiway. No preimpact mechanical failures were reported.

Incident Summary

An airplane experienced a hard landing that involved multiple bounces and propeller strikes before coming to rest on an adjacent taxiway. The operator reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.

Sequence of Events

The pilot, in an attempt to allow excessive airspeed to decay, elected to land 1,700 feet beyond the threshold. The airplane first contacted the runway with the nose wheel and propeller striking simultaneously. The airplane then bounced and landed hard approximately 95 feet further down the runway, again sustaining propeller strikes. It became airborne for another 125 feet before striking the runway and departing to the left. The airplane passed through turf and came to rest on the adjacent taxiway.

Post-Inspection

Following the incident, the operator assessed the airplane and confirmed that there were no mechanical issues prior to the hard landing.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070524X00625. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.