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March 7, 2018 · Cessna 172 R · N2221R
Lakeland, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 7, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lakeland, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172 R (1998)
Tail Number
N2221R
Operator
International Aero Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA151
The solo student pilot reported that, during the approach, the "winds got very powerful," He added that the winds were "too strong and out of [his] capacity and personal minimums." During the landing, the airplane landed flat and bounced twice. He then taxied to park without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. 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 system about 2 nautical miles from the accident site reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 340° at 9 knots, gusting to 15 knots. The student pilot landed on runway 27.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that during the approach, the "winds got very powerful". He added that, the winds were "too strong and out of [his] capacity and personal minimums". During the landing, the airplane landed flat and bounced a couple of times. He then taxied to park without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. 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 system about 2 nautical miles from the accident site reported, that about the time of the accident, the wind was from 340° at 9 knots, gusting to 15 knots. The student pilot landed on runway 27.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 EST
Nearest AirportLakeland Linder Rgnl (0nm SW)
Runway27
Runway Length8499 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 R
Tail NumberN2221R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorInternational Aero 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 18 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 9 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 39 C
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time14:49
Weather SourceWFAC