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June 9, 2018 · Cessna 172 S · N363CK
Hillsboro, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 9, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hillsboro, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S (2004)
Tail Number
N363CK
Operator
Aviator Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA340
The pilot reported that, during a touch-and-go, he came in too fast, and the airplane landed hard and bounced. He added that he should have gone around but chose to "ride it out." Subsequently, the airplane porpoised, the nosewheel collapsed, and the airplane came to rest nose down on the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system at the accident airport reported that, about 5 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 180° at 8 knots and that, about 15 minutes after the accident, the wind was 170° at 8 knots, gusting to 15 knots. The pilot landed on runway 16.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during a touch and go, he came in too fast and the airplane landed hard and bounced. He added that, he should have gone around but chose to "ride it out". Subsequently, the airplane porpoised, the nose wheel collapsed, and the airplane came to rest nose down on the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system at the accident airport reported that, about 5 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 180° at 8 knots, and that about 15 minutes after the accident, the wind was 170° at 8 knots, gusting to 15 knots. The pilot landed on runway 16.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CDT
Nearest AirportHillsboro Muni (0nm NW)
Runway16
Runway Length3998 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN363CK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAviator Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time16:55
Weather SourceWFAC