The student pilot stated he did not flare the airplane properly, resulting in a hard landing. The nose landing gear collided with the runway; he then made a go-around and landed uneventfully. Another pilot subsequently flew the airplane and returned it early due to a “different sound in engine noise.” Examination of the airplane by the other pilot revealed one propeller blade tip was bent. Further examination by company maintenance personnel revealed the engine firewall was buckled.
May 3, 2011, Stuart, Fla., Cessna 172P
The student pilot stated he did not flare the airplane properly, resulting in a hard landing. The nose landing gear collided with the runway; he then made a go-around and landed uneventfully. Another pilot subsequently flew the airplane and returned it early due to a "different sound in engine noise."
Key Takeaways:
- A student pilot executed a hard landing, causing the nose landing gear to collide with the runway.
- Though the pilot successfully landed after a go-around, subsequent flight by another pilot revealed unusual engine noise and a bent propeller blade.
- Further examination by company maintenance personnel confirmed a buckled engine firewall.
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