CESSNA 172S
New Smyrna Beach, FL, July 22, 2013
Event Information
| Date | July 22, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | New Smyrna Beach, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.05333, -80.94278 |
| Airport | New Smyrna Beach |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA13CA335 |
| Event ID | 20130726X05005 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Registration # | N121CW |
| Operator | Phoenix East Aviation |
| Owner | BRAVO LEASING LLC |
| 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 and subsequent inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that he was on his first solo flight. During his first landing as he flared the airplane, it landed hard and bounced on the runway multiple times. As the student pilot attempted to regain control of the airplane, the propeller contacted the runway. The student pilot brought the airplane to a full stop, and taxied off of the active runway to his awaiting instructor to inspect the airplane. They did not see any damage, and flew the airplane back to their home base. During a maintenance inspection it was discovered that the firewall was buckled. The student pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures 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.