The airplane was substantially damaged at approximately 1000 Mountain time when it made a hard landing. Visual conditions prevailed. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The pilot later said her landing approach was high and fast, and a hard landing resulted. She returned to the airplanes base airport and noted the propeller tips were curled. Further examination revealed the firewall was buckled.
September 22, 2010, Longmont, Colo., Cessna 172S
The airplane was substantially damaged at approximately 1000 Mountain time when it made a hard landing. Visual conditions prevailed. The pilot and two passengers were not injured.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane sustained substantial damage during a hard landing around 1000 Mountain time.
- The pilot and two passengers onboard were not injured despite the incident.
- The pilot reported that a high and fast approach led to the hard landing, resulting in curled propeller tips and a buckled firewall.
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