Pilot Debrief

TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172 near Columbus, OH — 2017-11-14

Final reportGAA18CA046
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Date
2017-11-14
Location
Columbus, OH, USA
Airport
OSU
Aircraft
TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172
Registration
N30SU
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The solo student pilot reported that, during a touch-and-go landing, the airplane landed flat. He added that the airplane porpoised and that he heard a "thump." The student pilot performed a go-around, entered the traffic pattern, and landed without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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