CESSNA 172
McKinney, TX — January 24, 2018
Event Information
| Date | January 24, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA143 |
| Event ID | 20180227X82228 |
| Location | McKinney, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.18028, -96.58861 |
| Airport | MCKINNEY NATIONAL |
| 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 improper approach and landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that during the approach to land, the airplane was high, and as she descended the airspeed increased. She added that, during the touchdown, the airplane bounced three times and the nose landing gear collapsed.
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.