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N78330 accident description

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Crash location 48.708333°N, 122.910556°W
Nearest city Eastsound, WA
48.696771°N, 122.905462°W
0.8 miles away
Tail number N78330
Accident date 04 Feb 2014
Aircraft type Cessna 172K
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that during landing, the airplane encountered a wind gust, landed hard and bounced several times. The nose gear collapsed and the airplane skidded to a stop, which resulted in substantial damage to the engine firewall.

The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control during landing in gusty wind conditions.

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