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December 6, 2005 · Cessna 172H · N1689F
Waycross, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 6, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Waycross, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 172H
Tail Number
N1689F
Operator
Arnzen
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL06CA033
According to the certified flight instructor (CFI), the purpose of the flight was to give dual instruction to the student pilot. The flight departed the Waycross Municipal Airport, Georgia where they remained in the traffic pattern for takeoffs and landings. The CFI stated that they made a "harsh" landing on the third landing on runway 36. After the airplane was taxied back to the ramp, a brief inspection of the landing gear was conducted by the CFI, and no sign of damage was noted. In a record of telephone conversation with the Waycross Aviation School mechanic, he stated that two days after the flight, he noticed that the nose wheel rim of the accident airplane was bent. After further inspection the mechanic also observed that the firewall was buckled.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper landing flare and the CFI's inadequate supervision resulting in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
According to the certified flight instructor (CFI), the purpose of the flight was to give dual instruction to the student pilot. The flight departed the Waycross Municipal Airport, Georgia where they remained in the traffic pattern for take-offs and landings. The CFI stated that they made a "harsh" landing on the third landing on runway 36. After the airplane was taxied back to the ramp, a brief inspection of the landing gear was conducted by the CFI, and no sign of damage was noted. In a record of telephone conversation with the Waycross Aviation School mechanic, he stated that two days after the flight, he noticed that the nose wheel rim of the accident airplane was bent. After further inspection the mechanic also observed that the firewall was buckled.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EST
Nearest AirportWaycross-Ware County Airport (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172H
Tail NumberN1689F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorArnzen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class · None
Crew 2None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 9 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 27 C
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time18:59
Weather SourceWFAC