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March 20, 2009 · Cessna 172A · N7326T

Corsicana, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 20, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Corsicana, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172A
Tail Number
N7326T
Operator
Venable James D and Bruce Mcdonald
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN09CA226

The student pilot made a normal approach to the runway in his single-engine airplane at an airspeed of approximately 70 miles per hour. During the landing flare, the stall horn sounded and the pilot released back pressure on the control wheel. Subsequently, the airplane landed hard on the runway and the nose gear collapsed. The airplane skidded across the runway before it came to a complete stop. The pilot was able to safely egress the airplane before it was consumed by postimpact fire.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C

Full Narrative

The student pilot made a normal approach to the runway in his single-engine airplane at an airspeed of approximately 70 miles per hour. During the landing flare, the stall horn sounded and the pilot released back pressure on the control wheel. Subsequently, the airplane landed hard on the runway and the nose gear collapsed. The airplane skidded across the runway before it came to a complete stop. The pilot was able to safely egress the airplane before it was consumed by post-impact fire.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CDT
Nearest AirportC. David Campell Field (0nm)
Runway14
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172A
Tail NumberN7326T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorVenable James D and Bruce Mcdonald
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-300 SER · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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