Cessna 172P
Gainesville, FL, February 14, 2008
Event Information
| Date | February 14, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Gainesville, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.69444, -82.27500 |
| Airport | Gainesville Regional Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | NYC08CA103 |
| Event ID | 20080322X00365 |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 172P |
| Registration # | N62283 |
| Owner | Delta Connection Academy |
| 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 pilot's improper flare.
Full Narrative
According to the student pilot of the Cessna 172P, he was conducting a solo cross-country flight. After entering the airport traffic pattern on the downwind leg, he configured the airplane for landing and reduced the engine power to idle on the final leg of the approach. During the landing, the airplane "porpoised and landed hard" resulting in damage to the nose landing gear, propeller, and firewall. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane.
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.