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March 23, 2017 · Cessna 172 H · N3947R
Timberlake, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 23, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Timberlake, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 172 H (1966)
Tail Number
N3947R
Operator
S&C Aviation of Nc
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA206
The solo student pilot reported that, during the landing flare, he "felt a big push from behind," which resulted in a propeller strike and substantial damage to the fuselage. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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, at the time of the accident, the wind was from 190° at 3 knots. The airplane landed on runway 6.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare with a tailwind, which resulted in a propeller strike.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that, during the landing flare he "felt a big push from behind", which resulted in a propeller strike and substantial damage to the fuselage. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, at the time of the accident, the wind was from 190° at 3 knots. The airplane landed on runway 6.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest AirportPerson County (0nm NE)
Runway6
Runway Length6005 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 H
Tail NumberN3947R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorS&C Aviation of Nc
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-300-D · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 19 C
Altimeter30.54 inHg
Observation Time19:30
Weather SourceWFAC