Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near San Marcos, TX — 2017-04-06

Final reportGAA17CA229
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Date
2017-04-06
Location
San Marcos, TX, USA
Airport
HYI
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N2477F
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The solo student pilot reported that, during the landing flare, he "pulled aft yoke," which resulted in a "substantial balloon." He added that he "unconsciously pushed forward yoke resulting in a very hard flat or nose wheel first landing." The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and fuselage. The student pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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