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August 3, 2015 · Cessna 172N N · N6223D
Miami, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 3, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Miami, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172N N (1979)
Tail Number
N6223D
Operator
Adf Airways
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA214
According to the student pilot, while performing touch and go landings at his host airport, the airplane sustained a hard landing. He stated that the first of two landings was flat and the airplane bounced, but the subsequent takeoff was normal. He reported that during the second landing, "I felt that there was something wrong with the tire, so I stopped, followed the checklist to shut down the engine and proceeded to contact tower and request assistance." A post flight inspection revealed that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the fire wall. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to flight that would have prevented normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control resulting in a hard landing and damage to the airplane firewall.
Full Narrative
According to the student pilot, while performing touch and go landings at his host airport, the airplane sustained a hard landing. He stated that the first of two landings was flat and the airplane bounced, but the subsequent takeoff was normal. He reported that during the second landing, "I felt that there was something wrong with the tire, so I stopped, followed the checklist to shut down the engine and proceeded to contact tower and request assistance." A post flight inspection revealed that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the fire wall. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to flight that would have prevented normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 EDT
Nearest AirportMiami Executive (0nm N)
Runway09R
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N N
Tail NumberN6223D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAdf Airways
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 E2G · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 23 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time10:53
Weather SourceWFAC