Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172N near Pinehurst, NC — 2009-04-24

Final reportERA09CA278
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Date
2009-04-24
Location
Pinehurst, NC, USA
Airport
SOP
Aircraft
CESSNA 172N
Registration
N500TC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's improper landing flare.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot reported that while on a solo flight during a normal approach to landing, the airplane was a "little fast" as he settled onto runway 23. The airplane bounced, and the pilot pitched the nose down to land. The propeller struck the runway and the airplane sustained structural damage to the firewall and tail tie-down. The winds reported at the airport about the time of the accident were from 220 degrees at 7 knots. The pilot did not report any mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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