CESSNA 172
El Cajon, CA — May 30, 2017
Event Information
| Date | May 30, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA312 |
| Event ID | 20170531X12547 |
| Location | El Cajon, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.82611, -116.97250 |
| Airport | GILLESPIE FIELD |
| 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 incorrect landing flare, which resulted in the airplane porpoising upon touchdown.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that, during the second landing of the flight, the "nose wheel touched [the] ground first" and the airplane porpoised. He added that he applied power to abort the landing and subsequently completed a normal traffic pattern and landing. The firewall sustained substantial damage.
The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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.