CESSNA 172N
Lubbock, TX, July 3, 2015
Event Information
| Date | July 3, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Lubbock, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.65389, -101.82889 |
| Airport | LUBBOCK PRESTON SMITH INTL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA162 |
| Event ID | 20150707X72048 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N |
| Registration # | N6326J |
| Operator | HUB CITY AVIATION INC |
| Owner | HUB CITY AVIATION INC |
| 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 improper flare during landing which resulted in abnormal runway contact and damage to the firewall.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that the airspeed was too fast during the landing flare. The airplane bounced on the nose wheel landing gear twice and the nose wheel lost air pressure. A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall.
The pilot reported he should have gone around after the first bounce.
The student 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.