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February 15, 2019 · Cessna 172 S · N572ND
Sanford, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 15, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Sanford, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S (2009)
Tail Number
N572ND
Operator
L3 Commercial Pilot Solution
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA137
The solo student pilot reported that, during final approach to land, he realized that the airplane was too high and that he had not added "enough flare." The airplane landed nosewheel first during the touchdown and then started to porpoise. The student conducted a go-around, entered the traffic pattern, and landed without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage aft of the firewall. The student reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. About the time of the accident, the wind was from 100° at 3 knots, and the pilot was landing the airplane on runway 27L.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure maintain the proper pitch attitude during landing, which resulted in the airplane porpoising.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that, during final approach to land, he realized he was too high, he "didn't add enough flare." The airplane landed nose wheel first during the touchdown; subsequently, the airplane started to porpoise. The student pilot performed a go-around, entered the traffic pattern, and landed without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, aft of the firewall. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. About the time of the accident the wind was from 100 degrees true at 3 knots, and the airplane was landing runway 27L.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 EST
Nearest AirportOrlando Sanford Intl (0nm NNW)
Runway27L
Runway Length6647 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN572ND
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorL3 Commercial Pilot Solution
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind100° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 55
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC