Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172S near Grand Forks, ND — 2009-07-02

Final reportCEN09CA402
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Date
2009-07-02
Location
Grand Forks, ND, USA
Airport
KGFK
Aircraft
CESSNA 172S
Registration
N525ND
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.

NTSB narrative

The accident occurred during the student pilot's third landing on his first solo flight. He reported that he flew the final approach between 72 and 74 knots and that he reduced engine power as the airplane crossed-over the runway numbers. He stated that the stall warning horn sounded as he flared, but the aircraft did not descend onto the runway. He reduced his yoke back pressure and the airplane landed hard on the runway. The airplane then proceeded to bounce several times before stabilizing on a landing rollout. An after-flight inspection revealed that one of the propeller blade tips was curled from contact with the runway and that the engine firewall was substantially deformed.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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