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April 30, 2015 · Cessna 172P P · N65813
Los Angeles, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 30, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172P P (1983)
Tail Number
N65813
Operator
Glendale Community College
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA063
On the student pilot's first supervised solo flight; she reported that on her first landing the airplane porpoised three times and then came to a full stop. She taxied back to the departure end of the runway for a second takeoff. On her second landing the airplane porpoised four times, she taxied back to her flight school without further incident. As a result of the hard landing and subsequent porpoise, the flight instructor conducted a postaccident examination of the engine and airframe, and substantial damage to the firewall was discovered. The student pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain attitude control during the landing flare, resulting in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
On the student pilot's first supervised solo flight; she reported that on her first landing the airplane porpoised three times and then came to a full stop. She taxied back to the departure end of the runway for a second takeoff. On her second landing the airplane porpoised four times, she taxied back to her flight school without further incident. As a result of the hard landing and subsequent porpoise, the flight instructor conducted a postaccident examination of the engine and airframe, and substantial damage to the firewall was discovered. The student pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:34 PDT
Nearest AirportWHITEMAN (0nm NW)
Runway12
Runway Length4120 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P P
Tail NumberN65813
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGlendale Community College
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point32 C
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time18:47
Weather SourceWFAC