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August 4, 2009 · Cessna 172S · N401LP
New Braunfels, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 4, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
New Braunfels, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172S
Tail Number
N401LP
Operator
Wright Flyers Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA495
The student pilot, who was on a solo flight, performed two normal takeoffs and landings; however, on the third landing, the airplane hit the runway hard and bounced. Following the second bounce the student initiated a go-around. The student pilot continued around the traffic pattern and did a “normal” landing. An inspection of the airplane, following the accident, revealed that the propeller tips were slightly damaged, the nosewheel tire was flat, and the firewall area sustained structural damage.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The student pilot, who was on a solo flight, performed two normal take-off and landings; however, on the third landing, the airplane hit the runway hard and bounced. Following the second bounce the student initiated a go-around. The student pilot continued around the traffic pattern and did a “normal” landing. An inspection of the airplane, following the accident, revealed that the propeller tips were slightly damaged, the nosewheel tire was flat, and the firewall area sustained structural damage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:50 CDT
Nearest AirportNew Braunfels Municipal (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length5364 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN401LP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWright Flyers Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 23 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time10:51
Weather SourceWFAC