20201125015139I

Part 91 operator, operating 1980 Cessna, 172RG N4791V, serial number 172RG0379 was conducting visual approach and landing on runway 9R at north Palm Beach county general aviation airport (F45), during final approach the aircraft descended to the runway touching down on its lower fuselage striking the propeller and skidding down the runway approximately fourteen yards coming to rest upright at the midpoint of the runway to the right of runway center line, approximately 2,150 feet away from the approach end of the runway. The pilot in command was the sole occupant of the aircraft and reported no injuries.

Inspection of nose wheel faring underside of engine cowling found no damage. Visual inspection of engine found no physical damage, engine turned freely when propeller moved, propeller blades damaged with one blade misaligned at root area, each blade tip curled aft approximately three inches with evidence of chord wise scratching on each blade. Evidence indicates the engine was running at the time of blade impact. Examination of lower engine cowling found exhaust stack bent to the rear at the tip and evidence of scratch marks. Examination of the engine compartment firewall and lower engine cowl area showed no evidence of damage or deformation, the aircraft flight controls were examined, elevators, rudder and ailerons were found to move freely and correctly with no observable defects, the aircraft flaps were observed to be in the up position and matched the flap position indicator and flap control switch position inside the aircraft. The aircraft main landing gear were found in the retracted position, and aircraft nose landing gear was found to be in the up position partially extended with the nose gear doors open approximately eight inches, the landing gear primary control lever was found in the up position. During recovery of the aircraft, the aircraft was lifted and the landing gear control lever was cycled from up to down position, the landing gear transitioned from up to down and locked position, landing gear indicator lights corresponded to gear position. No observable abnormalities or defects noted. The aircraft was placed on its wheels and towed clear of the runway.

The airman acting as pilot in command of the aircraft, was cooperative, honest and forthcoming, the airman displayed awareness and understanding of the actions leading to the event and the airman?s role in the resulting outcome.