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May 13, 1996 · Cessna 172M · N73664
Findlay, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 13, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Findlay, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N73664
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
IAD96LA084
The student pilot, who was on a solo cross-country, stated that while landing he '...flared [too] early causing the plane to balloon up, and then the aircraft stalled. The aircraft slammed to the ground before I could apply throttle.' He reported that the airplane '...was approximately 5-10 feet above the runway...' when it stalled.
NTSB Probable Cause
the student pilot's misjudged flare during landing.
Full Narrative
On May 13, 1996, at 1730 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172M, N73664, operated by a student pilot on a solo cross country instructional flight, sustained substantial damage during a hard landing at Findlay Airport, in Findlay, Ohio. The solo student pilot, the sole occupant, reported no injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, and no flight plan was filed. The solo cross country flight, operated under 14 CFR Part 91, and originated from Wooster, Ohio, at 1650, with planned landings at Findlay, Ohio and Columbus, Ohio. The student pilot stated that upon arrival at the Findlay Airport, the airplane was "...coming in for a landing and flared [too] early causing the plane to balloon up, and then the aircraft stalled. The aircraft slammed to the ground before I could apply throttle. " The student pilot stated that the airplane "...was probably 5-10 feet above the runway..." when it stalled.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 EDT
Nearest AirportFINDLAY (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length6001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN73664
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 21 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO