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October 30, 2014 · Cessna 162 · N165JA
Hinckley, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 30, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hinckley, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 162 (2010)
Tail Number
N165JA
Operator
J a Flight Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN15CA037
The airplane touched down, became airborne, touched down again nose first, bounced, and became airborne again. On the third touchdown, the nose wheel collapsed and the airplane skidded to a halt on the runway's centerline. This was the student pilot's first solo.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's relaxing of elevator back pressure during the landing roll that induced a porpoise, loss of control, and collapsing of the nose wheel.
Full Narrative
According to the operator's accident report, this was the student pilot's first solo flight. The landing approach was "long and stable" and the airplane touched down. During the landing roll, the airplane became airborne. The nose wheel touched down and the airplane bounced back in the air. On the third touchdown, the nose wheel collapsed and the airplane skidded to a halt on the runway's centerline.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 CDT
Nearest AirportHINCKLEY (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length2640 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 162
Tail NumberN165JA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJ a Flight Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-D · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 6 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 36 C
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time20:52
Weather SourceWFAC