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June 3, 2019 · Cessna 172 M · N1930V
Culpeper, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 3, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Culpeper, VA
Aircraft
Cessna 172 M (1974)
Tail Number
N1930V
Operator
American Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA311
The student pilot reported that he was conducting the first landing of the second solo flight in the pattern. During the landing, the airplane bounced four times. The student taxied the airplane off the runway and shut down the engine. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mounts. The student reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures 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 it was the first landing, of the second solo flight in the pattern. During the landing, the airplane bounced four times. The student pilot felt that the propeller and the nose landing gear had sustained damage and taxied off the runway and shut down the engine. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mounts. The student pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:50 EDT
Nearest AirportCulpeper Rgnl (0nm NW)
Runway22
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 M
Tail NumberN1930V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmerican Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 -E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 18 · First Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 48
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time13:55
Weather SourceWFAC