Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near Palm Coast, FL — 2016-12-24

Final reportGAA17CA104
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Date
2016-12-24
Location
Palm Coast, FL, USA
Airport
FIN
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N1289Y
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise.

NTSB narrative

According to the flight instructor who observed the student pilot's first solo flight from the ground, the airplane landed hard and porpoised due to the student pilot's improper flare. A postaccident examination revealed the airplane had sustained substantial damage to the aileron and elevator systems and the firewall. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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