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October 20, 2012 · Cessna 172H · N1431F
Weyers Cave, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 20, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Weyers Cave, VA
Aircraft
Cessna 172H
Tail Number
N1431F
Operator
Valley Aircraft Leasing
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA038
The student pilot reported that after completing her first solo cross-country flight she landed without incident. She then elected to practice takeoffs and landings in the airport traffic pattern. During the subsequent landing, the airplane touched down hard and bounced before coming to rest on the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and skin deformation just forward of the pilot’s side door. The student pilot reported that she did not experience any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that she landed after completing her first solo cross-country flight without incident. She then elected to takeoff to practice takeoffs and landings in the airport traffic pattern. During the subsequent landing, the airplane touched down hard and bounced before coming to rest on the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall, and skin deformation just forward of the pilot’s side door. The student pilot reported that she did not experience any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EDT
Nearest AirportShenandoah Valley (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length6001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172H
Tail NumberN1431F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorValley Aircraft Leasing
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-300 SER · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 36 C
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time16:35
Weather SourceWFAC