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December 24, 2016 · Cessna 172 S · N1289Y
Palm Coast, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 24, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Palm Coast, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S (2005)
Tail Number
N1289Y
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA104
According to the flight instructor who observed the student pilot's first solo flight from the ground, the airplane landed hard and porpoised due to the student pilot's improper flare. A postaccident examination revealed the airplane had sustained substantial damage to the aileron and elevator systems and the firewall. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident 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-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the flight instructor who observed the student pilot's first solo flight from the ground, the airplane landed hard and porpoised due to the student pilots improper flare. A post-accident examination showed the airplane had received substantial damage to the aileron and elevator systems, as well as the firewall of the airplane. The flight instructor reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 EST
Nearest AirportFlagler Executive (1nm ENE)
Runway06
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN1289Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 19 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 3 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 64 F
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC