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June 19, 2000 · Cessna 172 · N738WE
Abuquerque, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 19, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Abuquerque, NM
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N738WE
Operator
Aero Meridian
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN00LA114
The student pilot, on his second solo, said that he encountered a downdraft, and landed hard. He said that the airplane bounced into the air and then landed hard a second time. Then the airplane oscillated back and forth in a porpoise like fashion. Subsequently the nose wheel landing gear was broken off, and the firewall was buckled.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
On June 18, 2000, at 1110 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 172N, N738WE, was substantially damaged following a loss of control during landing at Double Eagle II Airport, Albuquerque, New Mexico. The student pilot, the sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. The airplane was being operated by West Mesa Aviation, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local instructional flight that originated approximately 15 minutes before the accident. No flight plan had been filed. The student pilot, on his second solo, said that he encountered a downdraft, and landed hard. He said that the airplane bounced into the air and then landed hard a second time. Then the airplane oscillated back and forth in a porpoise like fashion. Subsequently the nose wheel landing gear was broken off, and the firewall was buckled.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Nearest AirportDouble Eagle Ii Airport (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length7398 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN738WE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAero Meridian
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 44 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Observation Time17:15
Weather SourceWFAC