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November 15, 2014 · Cessna Aircraft E162 Undesignat · N5216N
Santa Rosa, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 15, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Santa Rosa, CA
Aircraft
Cessna Aircraft E162 Undesignat (2011)
Tail Number
N5216N
Operator
North Coast Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR15CA068
During an initial solo flight, the student pilot was conducting a series of three takeoff and landings. During the second landing, the airplane landed hard, bounced, and landed on the nose wheel landing gear, which resulted in the nose gear collapsing. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the nose wheel landing gear was compressed upward and aft into the firewall and fuselage structure. The student pilot reported that at the time of the accident, no preexisting mechanical malfunctions or failures existed that would of precluded normal operation of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
During an initial solo flight, the student pilot was conducting a series of three takeoff and landings. During the second landing, the airplane landed hard, bounced, and landed on the nose wheel landing gear, which resulted in the nose gear collapsing. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the nose wheel landing gear was compressed upward and aft into the firewall and fuselage structure. The student pilot reported that at the time of the accident, no preexisting mechanical malfunctions or failures existed that would of precluded normal operation of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:05 PST
Nearest AirportSonoma County (0nm NNW)
Runway14
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna Aircraft E162 Undesignat
Tail NumberN5216N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNorth Coast Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 48
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC