CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO 162 near Cross City, FL — 2014-06-06

Probable cause

The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the collapse of the nose landing gear.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot was conducting a solo cross country flight. While landing at the destination airport, he allowed the nose landing gear to contact the runway first, which resulted in its subsequent collapse. Postaccident examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the engine firewall. The student pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

• Abnormal runway contact · Landing-flare/touchdown
• Decision Making / Judgment

Evidence available

• Photos
• 3 docket documents

Docket documents3

• Memorandum for Record - NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Memorandum for Record – CTY METARsother
• Photo 1 – Overall view of airplane (Courtesy of FAA)photos

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