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July 23, 2015 · Cessna 172R R · N133VU
North Vernon, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
North Vernon, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 172R R (2003)
Tail Number
N133VU
Operator
Vincennes University
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA208
The pilot reported that during the landing touchdown at night, she underestimated how high she was. She reported that the airplane landed on the main landing gear, "bounced back up," then landed on the nose landing gear, and that "it was a hard landing, bouncing a couple of times." A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall. The 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
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Pitch control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing touchdown at night, she underestimated how high she was. She reported that the airplane landed on the main landing gear, "bounced back up," then landed on the nose landing gear, and that "it was a hard landing, bouncing a couple of times." A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall. The 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 Time22:00 EDT
Nearest AirportNorth Vernon (0nm ESE)
Runway05
Runway Length5002 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172R R
Tail NumberN133VU
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVincennes University
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 63 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time01:50
Weather SourceWFAC