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's improper flare led to a hard landing where the nose landing gear struck the runway.
- Although the student subsequently landed uneventfully, another pilot later returned the aircraft early due to unusual engine noise.
- Further examination revealed a bent propeller blade tip and a buckled engine firewall, indicating significant damage from the hard landing.
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