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May 18, 2008 · Cessna CE-172M · N1281U
San Antonio, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 18, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
San Antonio, TX
Aircraft
Cessna CE-172M
Tail Number
N1281U
Operator
Wright Flyers Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA151
The student pilot stated on the pilot operator report that she was 1,000 feet above the runway and three miles out on a straight in approach to a 5,000 foot long runway when she decided to make a short field landing. The pilot "heard a pop sound" when the nose wheel touched on the first impact and the airplane bounced two more times before landing. The hard landing caused structural damage to the wing spar and to the nose gear and firewall. The student pilot was unable to taxi because of the blown nose tire.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilots improper short field landing procedure and excessive rate of descent. A contributing factor was the student pilots improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot stated on the pilot operator report that she was 1,000 feet above the runway and three miles out on a straight in approach to a 5,000 foot long runway when she decided to make a short field landing. The pilot "heard a pop sound" when the nose wheel touched on the first impact and the airplane bounced two more times before landing. The hard landing caused structural damage to the wing spar and to the nose gear and firewall. The student pilot was unable to taxi because of the blown nose tire.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CDT
Nearest AirportSan Antonio Intl (0nm)
Runway30R
Runway Length5519 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna CE-172M
Tail NumberN1281U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWright Flyers Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 20 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC