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December 21, 2012 · Cessna 172M · N9660H
Eveleth, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 21, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Eveleth, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N9660H
Operator
Taconite Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA112
The student pilot planned to practice a takeoff and landing before departing on a short solo flight. The student pilot reported that the approach was normal, but during the landing, the airplane’s nosewheel touched the runway first. The airplane bounced a couple times before the student pilot brought the airplane to a stop. Postflight examination of the airplane revealed that the nosewheel landing gear was compressed, the propeller bent, and the firewall had sustained substantial damage.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The student pilot planned on practicing a takeoff and landing, before departing on a short solo flight. The student pilot reported that the approach was normal, but during the landing, the airplane’s nosewheel touched the runway first. The airplane bounced a couple times before the student pilot brought the airplane to a stop. Post flight examination of the airplane revealed that the nosewheel landing gear was compressed, the propeller bent, and the firewall had sustained substantial damage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 CST
Nearest AirportEveleth-Virginia Muncipal (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length2505 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN9660H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTaconite Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point3 C / -2 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time15:30
Weather SourceWFAC