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November 17, 2008 · Cessna 172 M · N12236
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 17, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172 M
Tail Number
N12236
Operator
Richards Flight Training
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA061
After departing the airport, the student pilot of the Cessna 172M flew with his flight instructor to a fixed location and returned to the airport. The student pilot and his instructor landed at the airport without incident and the flight instructor exited the airplane. The student pilot retrieved the current weather information and departed the airport again. This was the student pilot's third supervised solo flight. He flew back to the fixed location and turned back to the airport. The air traffic control tower cleared him to land. He said the approach seemed “normal.” The airplane touched down, then bounced once, possibly twice. During the bounced landing, the nose gear hit the runway hard. The nose wheel collapsed and the airplane “slid” from the center of the runway to the left edge before coming to a stop.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of experience.
Full Narrative
After departing the airport, the student pilot of the Cessna 172M flew with his flight instructor to a fixed location and returned to the airport. The student pilot and his instructor landed at the airport without incident and the flight instructor exited the airplane. The student pilot retrieved the current weather information and departed the airport again. This was the student pilot’s third supervised solo flight. He flew back to the fixed location and turned back to the airport. The air traffic control tower cleared him to land. He said the approach seemed “normal.” The airplane touched down; then bounced once, possibly twice. During the bounced landing, the nose gear hit the runway hard. The nose wheel collapsed and the airplane “slid” from the center of the runway to the left edge before coming to a stop.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:40 EST
Nearest AirportFt Lauderdale Exec Airport (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 M
Tail NumberN12236
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRichards Flight Training
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC