CESSNA 172R
Beaver Falls, PA — May 28, 2015
Event Information
| Date | May 28, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA119 |
| Event ID | 20150611X72534 |
| Location | Beaver Falls, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.77250, -80.39139 |
| Airport | BEAVER COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R |
| 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 airplane attitude control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that upon the conclusion of his cross-country solo flight, the airplane landed hard and the nose wheel tire lost pressure. A post-accident inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall.
The student pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.