CESSNA 172R
Addison, TX, June 6, 2015
Event Information
| Date | June 6, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Addison, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.96806, -96.83611 |
| Airport | ADDISON |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA179 |
| Event ID | 20150714X25655 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R |
| Registration # | N178AF |
| Operator | AMERICAN FLYERS |
| 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 pitch control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that during the first landing touchdown, the airplane porpoised, and she elected to abort the landing. She reported that during the second landing touchdown at a different airport, the airplane "started to bounce very hard." A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall and to the floor panels underneath the rudder pedals.
The student pilot reported no pre-impact 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.