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May 14, 2013 · Cessna 172S · N947SP
Ankeny, IA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 14, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ankeny, IA
Aircraft
Cessna 172S
Tail Number
N947SP
Operator
Exec 1 Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA289
During the second landing of the student pilot’s first solo flight, the airplane landed flat and bounced three to four times. The student pilot taxied off the runway and determined that the airplane appeared to be operating properly. The student pilot flew one more takeoff and landing which were uneventful. The postflight inspection of the airplane revealed that one propeller blade tip was bent aft and the firewall was buckled. The student pilot reported that there was no malfunction or system failure of the airplane before the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Action/decision-Action-Incorrect action selection-Student pilot - C
Full Narrative
During the second landing of the student pilot’s first solo flight, the airplane landed flat and bounced three to four times. The student pilot taxied off the runway and determined that the airplane appeared to be operating properly. The student pilot flew one more takeoff and landing which were uneventful. The postflight inspection of the airplane revealed that one propeller blade tip was bent aft and the firewall was buckled. The student pilot reported that there was no malfunction or system failure of the airplane before the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 CDT
Nearest AirportAnkeny Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN947SP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorExec 1 Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · I0360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 18 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind185° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.64 inHg
Observation Time23:30
Weather SourceWFAC