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January 24, 2018 · Cessna 172 S · N9520Z

Mckinney, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 24, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mckinney, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S (2013)
Tail Number
N9520Z
Operator
Menagerie Enterprises
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA143

The student pilot reported that, during the approach to land, the airplane was high, and as she descended, the airspeed increased. She added that, during the touchdown, the airplane bounced three times, and the nose landing gear collapsed. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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 student pilot reported that during the approach to land, the airplane was high, and as she descended the airspeed increased. She added that, during the touchdown, the airplane bounced three times and the nose landing gear collapsed. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CST
Nearest AirportMckinney National (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length7002 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN9520Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMenagerie Enterprises
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 24 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 21 C
Altimeter30.48 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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