CESSNA 172S
Grand Forks, ND — July 2, 2009
Event Information
| Date | July 2, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA404 |
| Event ID | 20090702X80427 |
| Location | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.94181, -97.17632 |
| Airport | Grand Forks International |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| 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 that resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The accident occurred during the student pilot's third landing on his first solo flight. He reported that his first two landings were uneventful, but the airplane landed hard on the third landing for unknown reasons. An after-flight inspection revealed that one of the propeller blade tips was curled from contact with the runway and that the engine firewall was substantially deformed.
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.