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June 6, 2015 · Cessna 172R R · N178AF
Addison, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 6, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Addison, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172R R (2006)
Tail Number
N178AF
Operator
American Flyers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA179
The solo student pilot reported that during the first landing touchdown, the airplane porpoised, and she elected to abort the landing. She reported that during the second landing touchdown at a different airport, the airplane "started to bounce very hard." A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall and to the floor panels underneath the rudder pedals. The student pilot reported 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 pitch control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that during the first landing touchdown, the airplane porpoised, and she elected to abort the landing. She reported that during the second landing touchdown at a different airport, the airplane "started to bounce very hard." A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall and to the floor panels underneath the rudder pedals. The student pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CDT
Nearest AirportADDISON (0nm SSE)
Runway33
Runway Length7203 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172R R
Tail NumberN178AF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmerican Flyers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 19 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 7 kt
Visibility13 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time20:47
Weather SourceWFAC