CESSNA 172P
Honolulu, HI — January 26, 2012
Event Information
| Date | January 26, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA082 |
| Event ID | 20120123X05407 |
| Location | Honolulu, HI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 21.31861, -157.92223 |
| Airport | Honolulu International Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172P |
| 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 and inadequate directional control while performing an aborted landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that after a normal approach on her solo flight, the airplane touched down firmly onto the runway and bounced twice. The pilot neutralized the flight controls when she was directed by the air traffic control tower to go-around. She applied full power, turned off the carburetor heat, and raised the flaps. As she raised the nose off of the ground, the airplane veered to the left, exited the runway surface, and struck a runway sign, substantially damaging the airplane’s firewall. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations.
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.