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April 21, 1997 · Cessna 172P · N54153

Mckinney, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 21, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mckinney, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N54153
Operator
Addison Air Training
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW97LA163

According to the instructor pilot, the student pilot was attempting his second landing during his first supervised solo flight. The first landing was normal and uneventful. However, on the second landing, the 'student porpoised the airplane [and] recovered. After recovering, the student slammed on the brakes and ran off the runway. The aircraft proceeded into a muddy ditch, at which time the nose wheel dug into the mud, broke off from the aircraft and the aircraft flipped over on its back.'

NTSB Probable Cause

the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the ground after recovery from a bounced landing.

Full Narrative

On April 21, 1997, at 1321 central daylight time, a Cessna 172P airplane, N54153, was substantially damaged following a loss of control during landing roll at McKinney Municipal Airport, near McKinney, Texas. The student pilot, sole occupant in the airplane, was not injured. The airplane was owned by private individuals and operated by Addison Air Training under Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the instructional solo flight which originated from Addison, Texas, approximately 1 hour and 6 minutes before the accident. No flight plan had been filed. According to the instructor pilot, the student pilot was attempting his second landing to the south at McKinney Municipal Airport during his first supervised solo flight. The first landing was normal and uneventful. On the second landing the "student porpoised the airplane [and] recovered. After recovering, the student slammed on the brakes and ran off the runway. The aircraft proceeded into a muddy ditch, at which time the nose wheel dug into the mud, broke off from the aircraft and the aircraft flipped over on its back." Examination of the aircraft by a FAA inspector revealed that the nose gear was folded aft and both propeller blades were bent. Both wing tips were bent downward outboard of the flaps and the vertical fin and rudder were also damaged.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:21 CDT
Nearest AirportMckinney Muni (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length7000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN54153
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAddison Air Training
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D25 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 21 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:22
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data