Cessna 172
Auburn, ME — July 9, 2020
Event Information
| Date | July 9, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA20CA250 |
| Event ID | 20200709X40852 |
| Location | Auburn, ME |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.04861, -70.28361 |
| Airport | Auburn/Lewiston Muni |
| 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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing on the nosegear and nosegear collapse.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that, during the landing flare, the airplane floated, and she believed that she intuitively released back pressure to get the airplane to land. Subsequently, the nose landing gear impacted the runway first and collapsed, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and firewall. The student pilot reported there were no preimpact 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.