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April 16, 2008 · Cessna 182P · N52415
Salisbury, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 16, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Salisbury, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 182P
Tail Number
N52415
Operator
Alison L Raffaldt
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA08CA151
The student pilot had completed four successful takeoffs and landings with her instructor. The instructor then exited the airplane and the student pilot completed her first solo takeoff and landing uneventfully. During her second solo landing, the flare was improper and the airplane landed hard. The propeller made contact with the runway, damaging the firewall.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The responding Federal Aviation Administration inspector stated that the student pilot of the Cessna 182 had flown with her instructor for a total of four successful takeoffs and landings, to a full stop, on the day of the accident. Her instructor exited the airplane for the student pilot's first solo flight. She then performed a successful takeoff and landing. She taxied the airplane to the takeoff runway for her second departure. During the second landing, the flare was improper and the airplane landed hard, damaging the propeller and firewall.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EDT
Nearest AirportRowan County Airport (0nm)
Runway02
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182P
Tail NumberN52415
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlison L Raffaldt
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · O-470-L · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 18 C
Altimeter30.27 inHg
Observation Time20:40
Weather SourceWFAC