On April 11, 2014, a CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO 162 operated by CAMS Flight Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Leesburg, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A student pilot, cleared to land, flared too high, bounced, and impacted the runway in a flat attitude. The nose landing gear separated, causing substantial damage to the firewall. No preimpact mechanical issues were reported.
Incident Details
During the landing approach, the student pilot reported being cleared to land and establishing a steady approach to the runway. As the airplane neared the ground, the pilot flared too high, causing the aircraft to bounce. Following the bounce, the airplane impacted the runway in a flat attitude.
Damage and Aftermath
The impact caused the nose landing gear to separate from the aircraft. The airplane came to rest on the runway. The damage to the firewall was described as substantial. The pilot noted that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
Pilot Information
The pilot involved was a student pilot. No further details about the pilot's experience or training were provided.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 11 Apr 2014 CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO 162 accident near Leesburg, FL?
A student pilot, cleared to land, flared too high, bounced, and impacted the runway in a flat attitude. The nose landing gear separated, causing substantial damage to the firewall. No preimpact mechanical issues were reported.
Were there any fatalities in the 11 Apr 2014 CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO 162 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 11 Apr 2014 involved a CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO 162, operated by CAMS Flight Inc., at Leesburg, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.