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Englewood, Colorado

August 8, 2020 · NTSB CEN20CA340 · Cessna 172 (N79110)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The student pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in a loss of control and a hard bounced landing.

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NTSB Findings

  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation
  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot

Details

NTSB ReportCEN20CA340
AircraftCessna 172
RegistrationN79110
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location39.5800, -104.8606
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