| Crash location | 39.913056°N, 84.400278°W |
| Nearest city | Phillipsburg, OH
39.904498°N, 84.401615°W 0.6 miles away |
| Tail number | N2484L |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 09 Sep 2012 |
| Aircraft type | Cessna 172H |
| Additional details: | None |
During the final approach to the runway, the pilot initiated his flare too high. He stated that as he released back pressure on the flight controls and added power, the nose of the airplane dropped and the hit the runway. An examination of the airplane revealed that the firewall was wrinkled. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.