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January 28, 2008 · Cessna 177 · N2905X
Picayune, MS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 28, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Picayune, MS
Aircraft
Cessna 177
Tail Number
N2905X
Operator
Personal Flight
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA063
While performing landings at their home airport, the 35-hour solo student pilot experienced a hard landing and a subsequent failure of the nose landing gear. The pilot reported to the Federal Aviation Administration inspector that the landing was a "text book landing." An inspection of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the nose landing gear and firewall. Additionally, scrape marks were found on the right stabilator and tail skid. Despite numerous attempts an NTSB Form 6120 could not be obtained from the pilot.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
While performing landings at their home airport, the 35-hour solo student pilot experienced a hard landing and a subsequent failure of the nose landing gear. The pilot reported to the Federal Aviation Administration inspector that the landing was a "text book landing." An inspection of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the nose landing gear and firewall. Additionally, scrape marks were found of the right stabilator and tail skid. Despite numerous attempts an NTSB Form 6120 could not be obtained from the pilot.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CST
Nearest AirportPicayune Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177
Tail NumberN2905X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPersonal Flight
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 45 C
Altimeter30.26 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC