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May 5, 2007 · Cessna 172SP · N462ER
Daytona Beach, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 5, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Daytona Beach, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172SP
Tail Number
N462ER
Operator
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC07CA112
According to the private pilot, as she approached to land on the runway at the large, well lit, international airport, the Cessna 172SP was "a little high, a little fast, and I flared higher than usual." The airplane landed hard, bounced, and collapsed the nose landing gear, which resulted in substantial damage. According to the pilot, it was her first night solo flight at this airport, and the purpose of the flight was preparation for an additional rating. A review of her logbook revealed that she had accumulated 160 total hours of flight experience, of which 22 hours were at night. She had performed only one night landing with an instructor 2 nights before the accident flight, and the most recent night landing before the instructional flight was 64 days prior.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper flare at night, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of recent night experience.
Full Narrative
According to the private pilot, as she approached to land on the runway at the large, well lit, international airport, the Cessna 172SP was "a little high, a little fast, and I flared higher than usual." The airplane landed hard, bounced, and collapsed the nose landing gear, which resulted in substantial damage. According to the pilot, it was her first night solo flight at this airport, and the purpose of the flight was preparation for an additional rating. A review of her logbook revealed that she had accumulated 160 total hours of flight experience, of which 22 hours were at night. She had performed only one night landing with an instructor 2 nights before the accident flight, and the most recent night landing before the instructional flight was 64 days prior.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:31 EDT
Nearest AirportDaytona Beach International (0nm)
Runway7R
Runway Length3195 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172SP
Tail NumberN462ER
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEmbry Riddle Aeronautical University
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 18 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind90° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time00:30