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September 29, 2007 · Cessna 172 SP · N2327J
Heath, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 29, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Heath, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 172 SP
Tail Number
N2327J
Operator
Aviation Works
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07CA308
The aircraft was substantially damaged during landing. The student pilot reported that the nose wheel contacted the runway first and the aircraft porpoised. The aircraft came to rest in the grass next to the runway. The right wing, nose gear, right main gear, right elevator and cowling were damaged, as well as prop damage from a prop strike. The student pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight was the student pilot's first solo flight.
NTSB Probable Cause
The improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing by the student pilot. A factor was the student pilot's lack of experience.
Full Narrative
The aircraft was substantially damaged during landing. The student pilot reported that the nose wheel contacted the runway first and the aircraft porpoised. The aircraft came to rest in the grass next to the runway. The right wing, nose gear, right main gear, right elevator and cowling were damaged, as well as prop damage from a prop strike. The student pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight was the student pilot's first solo flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:50 EDT
Nearest AirportNewark-Heath Airport (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length4649 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 SP
Tail NumberN2327J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAviation Works
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 52
Altimeter30.42 inHg
Observation Time12:54
Weather SourceWFAC