Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172M near Eveleth, MN — 2012-12-21

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Date
2012-12-21
Location
Eveleth, MN, USA
Airport
KEVM
Aircraft
CESSNA 172M
Registration
N9660H
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard nosewheel landing.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot planned to practice a takeoff and landing before departing on a short solo flight. The student pilot reported that the approach was normal, but during the landing, the airplane’s nosewheel touched the runway first. The airplane bounced a couple times before the student pilot brought the airplane to a stop. Postflight examination of the airplane revealed that the nosewheel landing gear was compressed, the propeller bent, and the firewall had sustained substantial damage.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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