PIPER PA28
Fort Worth, TX — July 14, 2017
Event Information
| Date | July 14, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA419 |
| Event ID | 20170719X53151 |
| Location | Fort Worth, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.81667, -97.36000 |
| Airport | FORT WORTH MEACHAM INTL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA28 |
| 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 bounced landing and a propeller strike.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that, during the final landing of his solo flight, the airplane bounced and he attempted to correct, but the propeller struck the ground. Subsequently, he stopped the airplane and was towed back to the ramp.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.