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November 16, 2015 · Cessna 172R R · N26499
Westminster, MD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 16, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Westminster, MD
Aircraft
Cessna 172R R (1999)
Tail Number
N26499
Operator
Empire Aviation and Leasing
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA059
The flight instructor reported that during landing, the student pilot landed the airplane on its main landing gear, the airplane bounced, and then landed flat on the main landing gear and nose wheel at the same time. At the end of the instructional lesson, the airplane landed at the flight school without further incident. A hard landing was reported to the maintenance department and a postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall. The flight instructor 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 flight instructor reported that during landing, the student pilot landed the airplane on its main landing gear, the airplane bounced, and then landed flat on the main landing gear and nose wheel at the same time. At the end of the instructional lesson, the airplane landed at the flight school without further incident. A hard landing was reported to the maintenance department and a postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall. The flight instructor 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 Time11:30 EST
Nearest AirportCarroll County Rgnl/Jack B Poa (0nm ENE)
Runway34
Runway Length5100 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172R R
Tail NumberN26499
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEmpire Aviation and Leasing
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-LZA · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 41 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 36 C
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time16:35
Weather SourceWFAC