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October 15, 1993 · Cessna 172F · N5191F
Co. Springs, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 15, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Co. Springs, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 172F
Tail Number
N5191F
Operator
Peterson Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA011
A STUDENT PILOT, ON HIS FIRST SOLO FLIGHT, WAS CLEARED FOR A TOUCH AND GO LANDING FOLLOWING THE LANDING OF A C-130 AIRCRAFT. DURING THE FLARE, THE AIRCRAFT PITCHED UP AND ROLLED TO THE RIGHT. DURING AN ATTEMPT TO REGAIN CONTROL, THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A TAXIWAY SIGN AND NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
AN ENCOUNTER WITH WAKE TURBULENCE DURING THE LANDING FLARE. A FACTOR WAS LACK OF TOTAL PILOT EXPERIENCE.
Full Narrative
On October 15, 1993, at 1015 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 172F, N5191F, collided with the ground during landing on runway 17R at Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, Colorado Springs, Colorado. The student pilot was uninjured and the aircraft sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the student pilot's first solo flight and no flight plan was filed. The student was following a C-130 aircraft for his first touch and go landing. The tower reported the winds to be calm and cleared the student for a touch and go landing on runway 17R. The controller instructed the student to follow a C-130 aircraft on final to that runway. As the student pilot was entering the flare, the aircraft pitched up and rolled right. According to the student, as he began to regain control, the aircraft struck a taxiway sign and nosed over. The distance and time between the C-130 landing and the student landing could not be determined.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 MDT
Nearest AirportColorado Springs (0nm)
Runway17R
Runway Length11021 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172F
Tail NumberN5191F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPeterson Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-D · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:15
Weather SourceWFAC