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February 14, 2008 · Cessna 172P · N62283
Gainesville, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 14, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Gainesville, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N62283
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA103
The student pilot of the Cessna 172P stated that he was conducting a solo cross-country flight. After entering the airport traffic pattern on the downwind leg, he configured the airplane for landing and reduced the engine power to idle on the final leg of the approach. During the landing, the airplane "porpoised and landed hard" resulting in damage to the nose landing gear, propeller, and firewall. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Action/decision-Action-Incorrect action performance-Student pilot - C
Full Narrative
According to the student pilot of the Cessna 172P, he was conducting a solo cross-country flight. After entering the airport traffic pattern on the downwind leg, he configured the airplane for landing and reduced the engine power to idle on the final leg of the approach. During the landing, the airplane "porpoised and landed hard" resulting in damage to the nose landing gear, propeller, and firewall. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 EST
Nearest AirportGainesville Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway11
Runway Length7504 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN62283
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 28 C
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC