Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near Winchester, VA — 2016-08-30

Final reportGAA16CA460
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Date
2016-08-30
Location
Winchester, VA, USA
Airport
OKV
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N2462E
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise, a loss of directional control, and a runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The solo student pilot reported that the airplane ballooned during the landing flare and touched down beyond the planned touchdown point. He further reported that the airplane porpoised and on the third bounce he felt a vibration. Subsequently, the airplane departed the runway to the left and stopped in grass next to the runway. The firewall sustained substantial damage. The student pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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