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August 13, 2007 · Cessna 172R · N249FS
Fort Collins, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 13, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fort Collins, CO
Aircraft
Cessna 172R
Tail Number
N249FS
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN07CA154
The student pilot reported that the airplane "bounced" twice on his first attempt to land and he executed a go-around. The second attempt at landing was successful, and while taxiing the airplane to park, the student pilot "found that I could not steer the airplane using the left rudder pedal." Examination of the airplane revealed the firewall was buckled and bent.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
According to the student pilot, the solo instructional flight departed from the local airport and he practiced basic flight maneuvers for approximately 1/2 hour in the local area. During the approach for landing, the airplane "was a bit low, so I added power, pushed the nose down and got back on the glide-slope. I touched down; there was a bounce, I added a little power to recover. There was a slight bounce again and this time I decided to add full power and do a go-around." Upon landing after the go-around, the student pilot "found that I could not steer using the left-rudder pedal." The student pilot then taxied the airplane to the ramp by utilizing the brakes. Examination of the airplane revealed the firewall was buckled and bent. The student pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured. The accident was reported to the NTSB on September 6, 2007.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 MDT
Nearest AirportFort Collins-Loveland Municipa (0nm)
Runway33
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172R
Tail NumberN249FS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0