Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172RG near Waterville, ME — 2022-04-06

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Date
2022-04-06
Location
Waterville, ME, USA
Airport
WVL
Aircraft
CESSNA 172RG
Registration
N9440D
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot’s incorrect landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing and nose landing gear collapse.

NTSB narrative

The solo student pilot reported that following performing maneuvers in the local area he returned to the airport to complete touch-and-go landings. He had completed four landings and remained in the pattern for his fifth landing, in which he planned to do a soft field landing. Upon touchdown, the pilot described that a “hard bounce” sent the airplane back into the air. When the airplane touched down again, the nose landing gear collapsed and the airplane skidded to a stop on the runway. The fuselage and rudder sustained substantial damage. The student pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.

NTSB coding

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