Cessna 177
Picayune, MS — January 28, 2008
Event Information
| Date | January 28, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | DFW08CA063 |
| Event ID | 20080305X00269 |
| Location | Picayune, MS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.48722, -89.65111 |
| Airport | Picayune Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 177 |
| 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 pilot's misjudgement of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
While performing landings at their home airport, the 35-hour solo student pilot experienced a hard landing and a subsequent failure of the nose landing gear. The pilot reported to the Federal Aviation Administration inspector that the landing was a "text book landing." An inspection of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the nose landing gear and firewall. Additionally, scrape marks were found of the right stabilator and tail skid. Despite numerous attempts an NTSB Form 6120 could not be obtained from the pilot.
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.