CESSNA 172 - R
State College, PA — May 28, 2015
Event Information
| Date | May 28, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA099 |
| Event ID | 20150602X91946 |
| Location | State College, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.85444, -77.84028 |
| Airport | UNIVERSITY PARK |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 - R |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach to landing which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot was performing a solo cross country flight and was on final approach at the destination airport. The pilot stated that the airplane speed decreased while crossing the runway threshold, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and the airplane landing hard on the main landing gear. The airplane subsequently porpoised, and the nose wheel landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.