Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near Shreveport, LA — 2017-07-03

Final reportGAA17CA389
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Date
2017-07-03
Location
Shreveport, LA, USA
Airport
DTN
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N2173Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

NTSB narrative

The solo student pilot reported that, during the first approach to land, the airspeed was about 10 knots fast. He added that, during the flare, he attempted to correct the airspeed by "pitching back," but the airplane bounced hard and then porpoised on the runway. He further added that he initiated a go-around and subsequently completed a normal landing after two additional go-arounds. The right elevator, fuselage, and 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.

NTSB coding

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