CESSNA 172
Timberlake, NC — March 23, 2017
Event Information
| Date | March 23, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA206 |
| Event ID | 20170323X90917 |
| Location | Timberlake, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.28639, -78.98194 |
| Airport | PERSON COUNTY |
| 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 student pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare with a tailwind, which resulted in a propeller strike.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that, during the landing flare he "felt a big push from behind", which resulted in a propeller strike and substantial damage to the fuselage.
The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, at the time of the accident, the wind was from 190° at 3 knots. The airplane landed on runway 6.
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.