Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172P near Tamuning — 2015-04-17

Final reportGAA15CA058
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Date
2015-04-17
Location
Tamuning, USA
Airport
GUM
Aircraft
CESSNA 172P
Registration
N9853L
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control, resulting in a hard landing.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot reported that during the landing flare, he landed hard. He reported that he performed a go-around and then landed without further incident. A post flight inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall. The operator reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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