Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172S near Ankeny, IA — 2013-05-14

Final reportCEN13CA289
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Date
2013-05-14
Location
Ankeny, IA, USA
Airport
IKV
Aircraft
CESSNA 172S
Registration
N947SP
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.

NTSB narrative

During the second landing of the student pilot’s first solo flight, the airplane landed flat and bounced three to four times. The student pilot taxied off the runway and determined that the airplane appeared to be operating properly. The student pilot flew one more takeoff and landing which were uneventful. The postflight inspection of the airplane revealed that one propeller blade tip was bent aft and the firewall was buckled. The student pilot reported that there was no malfunction or system failure of the airplane before the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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