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July 6, 2011 · Cessna 172P · N65659
Baltimore, MD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 6, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Baltimore, MD
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N65659
Operator
Middle River Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA385
The student pilot stated that during the fifth landing of the solo instructional flight, the airplane landed hard left of the runway centerline, bounced, touched down a second time, and departed the left side of the runway. During the roll-out in the grass, the nose wheel dug into the ground, the airplane nosed over, and came to rest inverted. Examination of photographs revealed substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the accident airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The student pilot stated that during the fifth landing of the solo instructional flight, the airplane landed "hard" left of the runway centerline, bounced, touched down a second time, and departed the left side of the runway. During the roll-out in the grass, the nose wheel dug into the ground, the airplane nosed over, and came to rest inverted. Examination of photographs revealed substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the accident airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:12 EDT
Nearest AirportMartin State Airport (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length6996 ft
Runway Width180 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN65659
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMiddle River Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time16:45
Weather SourceWFAC