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September 14, 2011 · Cessna 172R · N10632
Naples, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 14, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Naples, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172R
Tail Number
N10632
Operator
Orlando Flight Training
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA490
The student pilot stated that he entered the traffic pattern at the airport and completed all before-landing checks. He said that the airplane touched down hard, and he lost directional control. The airplane exited the runway, collided with an embankment and sustained substantial damage to the firewall, right wing, and right horizontal stabilizer. The student pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The student pilot stated he was on a solo cross-country flight. He entered the traffic pattern at his intermediate stop and completed all before landing checks. He turned on final approach for landing and flared too late, resulting in a hard landing, loss of directional control, runway excursion, and collision with an embankment during an attempted go-around. The airplane sustained structural damage to the firewall, right wing, and right horizontal stabilizer. The student pilot stated there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:09 EDT
Nearest AirportNaples Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172R
Tail NumberN10632
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorOrlando Flight Training
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 21 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC