Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near McKinney, TX — 2018-01-24

Final reportGAA18CA143
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Date
2018-01-24
Location
McKinney, TX, USA
Airport
TKI
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N9520Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot’s improper approach and landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot reported that, during the approach to land, the airplane was high, and as she descended, the airspeed increased. She added that, during the touchdown, the airplane bounced three times, and the nose landing gear collapsed. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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