Cessna 172
Spring, TX — July 26, 2018
Event Information
| Date | July 26, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA464 |
| Event ID | 20180727X90654 |
| Location | Spring, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.05556, -95.55222 |
| Airport | DAVID WAYNE HOOKS MEMORIAL |
| 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 landing flare in a crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that, during landing, he flared high, and the airplane landed hard. He added that the airplane "dipped", and he felt the nose wheel wobble. He then turned off the engine and "steered to the grass" off the runway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The student reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported that the wind was from 110° at 6 knots. The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 23 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 100° at 9 knots. The airplane landed on runway 35R.
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.