Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near El Cajon, CA — 2017-05-30

Final reportGAA17CA312
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Date
2017-05-30
Location
El Cajon, CA, USA
Airport
SEE
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N483SP
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's incorrect landing flare, which resulted in the airplane porpoising upon touchdown.

NTSB narrative

The solo student pilot reported that, during the second landing of the flight, the "nose wheel touched [the] ground first," and the airplane porpoised. He added that he applied power to abort the landing and subsequently completed a normal traffic pattern and landing. The firewall sustained substantial damage. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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