ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 203309
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| Date: | Sunday 2 July 2017 |
| Time: | 15:30 |
| Type: |  Cessna 172M |
| Owner/operator: | Micronecian Aviation System |
| Registration: | N80328 |
| MSN: | 17266522 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1975 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 13863 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E2D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Tamuning, GU -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Guam, GU (GUM) |
| Guam, GU (GUM) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that the airplane approached the runway with a “steep angle [and] high descent rate.” He added that the airplane “touched the ground before flaring” and that the airplane porpoised on the runway. Subsequently, the nosewheel tire popped, and the strut partially collapsed. The pilot reported that he stopped the airplane on the runway and radioed for assistance.
The firewall and fuselage sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Dec-2017 20:16 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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