CESSNA 172R
Naples, FL, September 14, 2011
Event Information
| Date | September 14, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Naples, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 26.15222, -81.77556 |
| Airport | Naples Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA11CA490 |
| Event ID | 20110914X11455 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R |
| Registration # | N10632 |
| Operator | Orlando Flight Training |
| Owner | N80FT INC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | IMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
The student pilot stated he was on a solo cross-country flight. He entered the traffic pattern at his intermediate stop and completed all before landing checks. He turned on final approach for landing and flared too late, resulting in a hard landing, loss of directional control, runway excursion, and collision with an embankment during an attempted go-around. The airplane sustained structural damage to the firewall, right wing, and right horizontal stabilizer. The student pilot stated there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
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.