# NTSB MIA05LA037: Cessna 172N, N8077E, Sanford, FL, November 9, 2004 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: November 8, 2004, 22:15 local (Nov 9, 2004, 03:15 UTC) - Place: Sanford, FL - Coordinates: 28.7775, -81.237503 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=28.7775&lon=-81.2375&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 3 uninjured - Status: Completed, report March 30, 2005 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: FAA Flight Standards District Office - NTSB case key (mKey): 60662 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA05LA037 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/60662/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA037 ## Probable cause The improper flare by the pilot in command resulting in a hard landing, Restricted movement of the throttle was a contributing factor. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, landing - flare/touchdown - throttle/power lever - restricted - Hard landing, landing - flare/touchdown - flare - improper, pilot in command (cause) ## Analysis The pilot stated that while on final approach to runway 9L when the flight was approximately 25 feet, he manipulated the throttle, but it appeared the throttle was stuck in a position which was insufficient to perform a go-around. The airplane contacted the runway causing the emergency locator transmitter (ELT) to activate. The pilot advised air traffic control of the ELT activation and taxied the airplane to the ramp where he secured the airplane. He reported the ELT activation on the aircraft discrepancy log sheet. The post accident inspection of the aircraft was conducted by Avion Aviation Maintenance on November 9, 2004, without FAA or NTSB oversight. The inspection consisted of a visual engine inspection, and freedom of movement of the throttle control system. The throttle and mixture controls were found free and smooth and no defects were noted. ## Factual narrative On November 8, 2004, about 2215 eastern standard time, a Cessna 172N, N8077E, registered to a private individual and operated by Avion Air Academy, experienced a hard landing at the Orlando-Sanford International Airport, Sanford, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and an instrument flight rules flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, from Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, Lakeland, Florida, to Orlando-Sanford International Airport. The airplane was substantially damaged and the private-rated pilot and two passengers were not injured. The flight originated about 2130, from the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport. The pilot stated that while on final approach to runway 9L when the flight was approximately 25 feet, he manipulated the throttle, but it appeared the throttle was stuck in a position which was insufficient to perform a go-around. The airplane contacted the runway causing the emergency locator transmitter (ELT) to activate. The pilot advised air traffic control of the ELT activation and taxied the airplane to the ramp where he secured the airplane. He reported the ELT activation on the aircraft discrepancy log sheet. The postaccident inspection of the aircraft was conducted by Avion Aviation Maintenance on November 9, 2004, without FAA or NTSB oversight. The inspection consisted of a visual engine inspection, and freedom of movement of the throttle control system. The throttle and mixture controls were found free and smooth and no defects were noted. The National Transportation Safety Board was notified of the accident on November 19, 2004. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N8077E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8077E), registered now, S/N 17272133, built 1978 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 172N - Registry model: [Cessna 172N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n) (registry code 2072434) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 17272133 - Airframe hours: 13029 - Engines: Lycoming O-360-A4M 180 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Avion Jet Center - Registered owner: Ronald L Dass - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility; Standard, Normal - Last inspection: 100 hour, October 18, 2004, 88.5 hours before - Departed: KLAL, Lakeland, FL - Destination: KSFB, Sanford, FL - Flight plan: IFR - Airport: KSFB, Orlando Sanford Int'l Airport, runway 9L, 9,600 × 150 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 19; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; last flight review October 28, 2004; seat: left; flight hours: 165 total, 53 as pilot in command ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night - Wind: calm - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 63 °F, dew point 55 °F - Altimeter: 30.10 inHg - Observed at: KSFB ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20041108033849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041108033849A), Nov 8, 2004: Cessna 172N, Orlando, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) On the evening of Monday 8 November 2004, the pilot [privacy data omitted] operated a Cessna 172N, N8077E, on an IFR night cross country flight from… From the NTSB's public API. 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