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July 30, 2017 · Cessna 172 S · N497TC
Carlsbad, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 30, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Carlsbad, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S (2005)
Tail Number
N497TC
Operator
Pinnacle Aviation Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA470
The solo student pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane porpoised, and the propeller struck the runway. He added that he initiated a go-around, landed, and taxied back to the ramp without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and firewall. The student reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 37 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 250° at 8 knots, gusting 16 knots. The same weather observation station reported that, about 23 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 250° at 10 knots. The airplane was landing on runway 24.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane porpoised and the propeller struck the runway. He added that he initiated a go-around, landed, and taxied back to the ramp without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and firewall. The 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 about 37 minutes before the accident the wind was from 250° at 8 knots, gusting 16 knots. The same weather observation station reported that about 23 minutes after the accident the wind was from 250° at 10 knots. The airplane was landing on runway 24.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 PDT
Nearest AirportMc Clellan-Palomar (0nm E)
Runway24
Runway Length4897 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN497TC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPinnacle Aviation Academy
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 50 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 8 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC