CESSNA 172
Scottsdale, AZ — March 6, 2016
Event Information
| Date | March 6, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA187 |
| Event ID | 20160412X94741 |
| Location | Scottsdale, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.62000, -111.91389 |
| Airport | SCOTTSDALE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| 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 failure of the student pilot to maintain pitch control while landing, which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that the airplane bounced after touched down, then veered off the runway to the left and came to a stop in gravel.
A postaccident exam revealed substantial damage to the firewall.
According to the student pilot there were 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.