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March 9, 2008 · Cessna 172R · N24619
Richmond, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 9, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Richmond, VA
Aircraft
Cessna 172R
Tail Number
N24619
Operator
Airline Transport Professionls
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA135
The student pilot stated that the airplane bounced at touchdown, then landed hard on all three landing gear. During taxi, the airplane would not respond to nose wheel steering, and a postflight inspection revealed damage to the propeller, nose landing gear, and firewall. The student pilot reported 21 hours of flight experience, and stated that there were no deficiencies with the performance and handling of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The student pilot of the Cessna 172 stated that the airplane bounced at touchdown, then landed hard on all three landing gear. During taxi, the airplane would not respond to nose-wheel steering, and a post flight inspection revealed damage to the propeller, nose landing gear, and firewall. The student pilot reported 21 hours of flight experience, and stated that there were no deficiencies with the performance and handling of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportRichmond International Airport (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length9003 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172R
Tail NumberN24619
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAirline Transport Professionls
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 12 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 14 C
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time18:54
Weather SourceWFAC