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October 11, 2007 · Cessna 172R · N24547
New Braunfels, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 11, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
New Braunfels, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172R
Tail Number
N24547
Operator
Silver State Helicopters
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA007
The 35-hour solo student pilot landed hard, bounced, and lost control of the airplane while landing. The mishap occurred during the student's fifth solo landing of the day. The pilot added that after the airplane bounced, the airplane assumed a nose-high attitude, and he overcorrected by pushing the nose over which developed into a porpoise. The airplane porpoised about 4 times before settling into a normal landing roll. The pilot reported the incident to his instructor after he taxied back to the ramp. Examination of the airplane revealed structural damage to the engine firewall. The winds at the time of the mishap were reported as calm.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The 35-hour solo student pilot landed hard, bounced, and lost control of the airplane while landing. The mishap occurred during the student’s fifth solo landing of the day. The pilot added that after the airplane bounced, the airplane assumed a nose-high attitude, and he overcorrected by pushing the nose over which developed into porpoise. The airplane porpoise about 4 times before settling into a normal landing roll. The pilot reported the incident to his instructor after he taxied back to the ramp. Examination of the airplane revealed structural damage to the engine firewall. The winds at the time of the accident were reported as calm.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportNew Braunfels Municipal (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length5364 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172R
Tail NumberN24547
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSilver State Helicopters
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-lL2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourceWFAC