CESSNA 172
San Marcos, TX, April 6, 2017
Event Information
| Date | April 6, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | San Marcos, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.88889, -97.86667 |
| Airport | SAN MARCOS REGIONAL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA229 |
| Event ID | 20170412X80135 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Registration # | N2477F |
| Operator | Coast Flight Training. |
| Owner | Christiansen Aviation Inc. |
| 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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that, during the landing flare he "pulled aft yoke" which resulted in a "substantial balloon." He added that, he "unconsciously pushed forward yoke resulting in a very hard flat or nose wheel first lading".
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and fuselage.
The student pilot reported that 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.