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November 4, 2016 · Cessna 172 S · N456SP
Danville, KY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 4, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Danville, KY
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S (1999)
Tail Number
N456SP
Operator
Mike Pratt
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA069
The solo student pilot reported that, while on final approach following a cross-country flight, he experienced what felt like a down draft or wind shear. The airplane touched down hard on the runway, bounced, and on the second touchdown, the nosewheel impacted the surface first. The student pilot taxied the airplane to the ramp without further incident. Postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed substantial damage to the firewall. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport revealed that, about 5 minutes before the accident, the wind was 040° at 5 knots. The airplane landed on runway 30.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that while on final approach following a cross country flight, he experienced what felt like a down draft or wind shear. The airplane touched down hard on the runway, bounced, and on the second touchdown, the nose wheel impacted the surface first. The student pilot taxied the airplane to the ramp without further incident. A postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed substantial damage to the firewall. The student pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport, revealed that, about 5 minutes before the accident the wind was 040° at 5 knots. The airplane landed on runway 30.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EDT
Nearest AirportStuart Powell Field (0nm SE)
Runway30
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN456SP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMike Pratt
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 43 C
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC