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February 28, 2010 · Cessna 172 K · N72TN
Davis, OK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 28, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Davis, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 172 K
Tail Number
N72TN
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA132
The flight instructor was demonstrating a landing to the student when the airplane landed “very hard”, bounced once and then landed on the nose gear. The flight instructor immediately shut down the engine and discovered the control yoke was jammed in the full aft position. The hard landing caused substantial damage to the forward firewall and the lower forward fuselage which jammed the elevator control mechanism. The two occupants were not injured and immediately exited the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Psychological-Personality/attitude-Self confidence-Instructor/check pilot
Full Narrative
The flight instructor was demonstrating a landing to the student when the airplane landed “very hard”, bounced once and then landed on the nose gear. The flight instructor immediately shut down the engine and discovered the control yoke was jammed in the full aft position. The hard landing caused substantial damage to the forward firewall and the lower forward fuselage which jammed the elevator control mechanism. The two occupants were not injured and immediately exited the airplane..
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CST
Nearest AirportCrazy Horse Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width34 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 K
Tail NumberN72TN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 195
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 57 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 37 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time16:29
Weather SourceWFAC