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August 3, 2008 · Beech C23 · N9194S
Winter Haven, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 3, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Winter Haven, FL
Aircraft
Beech C23
Tail Number
N9194S
Operator
Tailwheels Etc
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA08CA153
During the second landing of the student pilot's second solo flight, the airplane bounced and the student applied forward elevator control input. The airplane landed on the nose landing gear, which collapsed and initiated a fire that destroyed the airplane. There was no reported preimpact failure or malfunction of the airplane or its systems.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The student pilot flew 1.4 hours earlier that day with his CFI, then departed on his second solo flight to practice landings. The first full-stop taxi back landing reportedly resulted in the airplane porpoising slightly. The student departed to perform another landing, which according to the operator, resulted in a bounced landing. The student reportedly applied forward elevator control input resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear, and subsequent fire which destroyed the airplane. There was no reported preimpact failure or malfunction of the airplane or its systems.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:10 EDT
Nearest AirportWinter Haven'S Gilbert Airport (0nm)
Runway11
Runway Length4001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech C23
Tail NumberN9194S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorTailwheels Etc
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4K · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 17 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC