CESSNA R172
Craig, CO — June 17, 2016
Event Information
| Date | June 17, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA327 |
| Event ID | 20160623X74849 |
| Location | Craig, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.49500, -107.52306 |
| Airport | CRAIG-MOFFAT |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | R172 |
| 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 an adequate glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway and the nose wheel impacting the runway edge and substantial damage to the firewall.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that during his fifth solo touch and go landing, the airplane landed short of the runway and impacted the runway asphalt edge with the nose landing gear. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The student pilot reported that there were 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.