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September 23, 2011 · Fpna A-22 Valor · N730FP
Fresno, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 23, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fresno, CA
Aircraft
Fpna A-22 Valor
Tail Number
N730FP
Operator
Central Valley Sportplanes
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA478
The student pilot made several landings with his flight instructor on board. The instructor then exited the airplane and signed the student pilot off for his first solo flight. Two landings were uneventful, but on the third landing, the airplane ballooned during the flare. The airplane then pitched over and landed hard on the nose. A postaccident examination determined that the firewall had buckled.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The student pilot made several landings with his flight instructor on board. The instructor then exited the airplane, and signed the student pilot off for the first solo flight. Two landings were uneventful, but on the third landing, the airplane ballooned during the flare. The airplane then pitched over, and landed hard on the nose. Post accident examination determined that the firewall had buckled.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 PDT
Nearest AirportFresno Chandler Executive Airp (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length3630 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFpna A-22 Valor
Tail NumberN730FP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCentral Valley Sportplanes
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC