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May 11, 2005 · Cessna 172P · N64815
Caldwell, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 11, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Caldwell, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N64815
Operator
Caldwell Flight Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC05CA082
The student pilot reported that the airplane was "high" during landing, and as he crossed the threshold of the runway, he "cut the power." The student pilot then flared the airplane, and it bounced 2-3 times on the runway, collapsing the nose gear.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
On May 11, 2005, at 1630 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172P, N64815, was substantially damaged while landing at the Essex County Airport (CDW), Caldwell, New Jersey. The student pilot was not injured, and visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local solo instructional flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The student pilot reported that the airplane was "high" during landing, and as he crossed the threshold of runway 22, he "cut the power." The student pilot then flared the airplane, and it bounced 2-3 times on the runway, collapsing the nose gear. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed substantial damage to the nose section of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EDT
Nearest AirportEssex County Airport (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length4553 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN64815
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCaldwell Flight Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320 · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC