Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near Miami, FL — 2023-05-30

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Date
2023-05-30
Location
Miami, FL, USA
Airport
TMB
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N2447B
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in substantial damage the airplane’s fuselage.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot was conducting his first solo flight and the airplane was high on the final leg of the approach to land. He attempted to correct by reducing the engine power to idle. When he initiated the landing flare, the airplane bounced on initial touchdown and then porpoised on the runway. The underside of the fuselage sustained substantial damage during the landing. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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