TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172
Columbus, OH — November 14, 2017
Event Information
| Date | November 14, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA046 |
| Event ID | 20171115X14957 |
| Location | Columbus, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.07778, -83.06805 |
| Airport | OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | TEXTRON AVIATION INC |
| 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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that, during a touch-and-go landing, he landed flat. He added that the airplane porpoised and he heard a "thump". The student pilot performed a go-around, entered the traffic pattern, and landed without further incident.
The airplane sustained 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.
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.