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N13HK accident description

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Crash location 34.259444°N, 118.413611°W
Reported location is a long distance from the NTSB's reported nearest city. This often means that the location has a typo, or is incorrect.
Nearest city Los Angeles, CA
34.052234°N, 118.243685°W
17.3 miles away
Tail number N13HK
Accident date 16 Aug 2015
Aircraft type Cessna 177B
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that the airplane porpoised three times on the second landing, and bounced once on the third and final landing. He reported that while taxing to the fuel pump, he noticed that he had a "flat tire" on the nose wheel.

During a postaccident examination of the engine and airframe, substantial damage to the firewall was discovered.

The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing.

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