Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172N near Lubbock, TX — 2015-07-03

Final reportGAA15CA162
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Date
2015-07-03
Location
Lubbock, TX, USA
Airport
LBB
Aircraft
CESSNA 172N
Registration
N6326J
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's improper flare during landing which resulted in abnormal runway contact and damage to the firewall.

NTSB narrative

The solo student pilot reported that the airspeed was too fast during the landing flare. The airplane bounced on the nose wheel landing gear twice and the nose wheel lost air pressure. A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported he should have gone around after the first bounce. The student pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

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