28 Apr 2017: CESSNA 172 M

28 Apr 2017: CESSNA 172 M — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Columbia, KY, United States

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain a flare during landing in variable, gusting wind conditions.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot reported that while on his second attempt to land in gusting wind conditions, the airplane was "tossed" up and then a "downdraft" caused the airplane to "descend rapidly". He added full power, however the airplane landed hard, the nose and right main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane nosed over.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage.

The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The pilot reported the weather at the accident site, about the time of the accident, as wind variable at 10 knots, gusting to 15 knots. The pilot landed on about a 310° heading.

Contributing factors

  • cause Landing flare — Not attained/maintained
  • cause Pilot
  • Effect on operation
  • Effect on operation

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 010/07kt, vis 10sm

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