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January 12, 2017 · Cessna 172 S · N10897

Punta Gorda, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 12, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Punta Gorda, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S (2007)
Tail Number
N10897
Operator
Paragon Flight Training
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA122

The student pilot reported that, during his solo cross-country flight, he performed touch-and-go landings and takeoffs. The student pilot reported that there was a notice to airman identifying that the precision approach path indicator (PAPI) lighting was not in service at the second of three airports on his itinerary. The student pilot was cleared for a touch-and-go at the airport with no PAPI, and he reported that his landing was flat. He recalled that the airplane bounced but that he completed the touch-and-go and departed the airport for the final leg of his itinerary. He reported that he landed and shut down the airplane at his home airport, and "it was then that I noticed the bent prop tips. I immediately notified management." Further examination of the airplane by the operator revealed substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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 student pilot reported that during his solo cross-country flight, he performed touch and go landings and takeoffs. The student pilot reported that there was a notice to airman identifying that the precision approach path indicator (PAPI) lighting was not in service at the second of three airports on his itinerary. The student pilot was cleared for a touch and go at the airport with no PAPI and he reported that his landing was flat. He recalled that the airplane bounced but he completed the touch and go, and departed the airport for the final leg of his itinerary. He landed and shut down the airplane at his home airport, and "it was then that I noticed the bent prop tips. I immediately notified management." Further inspection of the airplane by the operator revealed substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EST
Nearest AirportPunta Gorda Airport (0nm N)
Runway04
Runway Length7193 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN10897
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorParagon Flight Training
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 52 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.34 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data