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November 1, 2008 · Cessna 172 S · N2055R
Asheville, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 1, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Asheville, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S
Tail Number
N2055R
Operator
Wnc Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA035
While conducting touch and go landings during the student pilot’s first solo flight, the Cessna 172S hit the runway "hard" and then bounced. The pilot added power, but the airplane "stalled" and the nose of the airplane pitched down, impacting the runway on the nose landing gear. The fuselage and firewall were substantially damaged during landing.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Action/decision-Action-Incorrect action performance-Student pilot - C
Full Narrative
While conducting touch and go landings during the student pilot’s first solo flight, the Cessna 172S hit the runway "hard" and then bounced. The pilot added power, but the airplane "stalled" and the nose of the airplane pitched down, impacting the runway on the nose landing gear. The fuselage and firewall were substantially damaged during landing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest AirportAsheville Regional Airport (1nm)
Runway34
Runway Length8001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN2055R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWnc Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 28 C
Altimeter30.34 inHg
Observation Time18:54
Weather SourceWFAC