CESSNA 172
New Bedford, MA — March 29, 2018
Event Information
| Date | March 29, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA199 |
| Event ID | 20180404X24706 |
| Location | New Bedford, MA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.67694, -70.95861 |
| Airport | NEW BEDFORD RGNL |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that, during a solo flight, as he flared for landing, the airplane "hit" the runway hard. He added that, the airplane porpoised about 7 or 8 times before settling on the runway. He then taxied the airplane to the parking ramp with no further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The chief flight instructor 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.