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July 9, 2017 · Cessna 172 M · N80399
Manassas, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 9, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Manassas, VA
Aircraft
Cessna 172 M (1976)
Tail Number
N80399
Operator
Aviation Adventures
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA448
The solo student pilot was practicing takeoff and landings. She reported that, on her fifth and final landing, the control tower advised her to spend minimal time on the runway due to a jet that was No. 2 to land behind her. She added that she rushed the landing and was too fast to level off during the flare. Subsequently, the nosewheel touched down first, and a porpoise ensued. Following the porpoise, she taxied off the runway without incident. A postaccident examination revealed that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The student 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-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot was practicing takeoff and landings at the accident airport. On her fifth and final landing, she reported that the control tower advised her to spend minimal time on the runway due to a jet that was No. 2 to land behind her. She added that, she rushed the landing and was too fast to level off during the flare. Subsequently the nose wheel touched down first, and a porpoise ensued. Following the porpoise, she taxied off the runway without incident. A postaccident examination revealed that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportManassas Rgnl/Harry P Davis Fi (0nm ENE)
Runway34R
Runway Length6200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 M
Tail NumberN80399
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAviation Adventures
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 19 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time16:56
Weather SourceWFAC