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March 1, 2009 · Cessna 172N · N739NP
Carlisle, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 1, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Carlisle, AR
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N739NP
Operator
Central Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA187
Following six takeoffs and landings, the flight instructor exited the airplane to allow the student pilot to attempt her first solo flight. During the first solo landing, the airplane landed hard, experienced a bounced landing, and upon recovery the airplane impacted nose-low, deflating the nosewheel, damaging a propeller tip, and resulting in structural damage to the airplane's firewall. The airplane came to rest in an upright position and the student pilot was able to exit unassisted. There were no reported anomalies with the airplane's flight controls.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
Following six takeoffs and landings, the flight instructor exited the airplane to allow the student pilot to attempt her first solo flight. During the first solo landing, the student pilot improperly recovered from a bounced landing, resulting in structural damage to the airplane's firewall. The airplane came to rest in an upright position and the student pilot was able to exit unassisted. There were no reported anomalies with the airplane's flight controls.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:50 CST
Nearest AirportCarlisle Municipal Airport (1nm)
Runway36
Runway Length4494 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN739NP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCentral Flying Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 25 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO