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December 26, 2019 · Cessna 172 S · N882TC
Ormond Beach, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 26, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ormond Beach, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S (2005)
Tail Number
N882TC
Operator
Phoenix East Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA20CA078
The student pilot reported that, during his first solo flight and as the airplane approached to land, he flared too early. Instead of performing a go-around, the student pitched the airplane's nose down, which resulted in a hard landing on the nosewheel first. The airplane subsequently bounced, landed on the main wheels, and then stopped on the runway. The firewall and lower fuselage sustained substantial damage. The Federal Aviation Administration inspector who examined the airplane reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation and that the student did not report any.
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 his first solo flight, as the airplane approached to land, he flared too early, before reaching ground effect. Instead of performing a go-around, the student pilot then pitched the airplane nose down, which resulted in a hard landing on the nosewheel first. The airplane subsequently bounced and landed back on the main wheels before coming to a stop on the runway. After shutdown, the student and instructor noticed damage to the firewall and lower fuselage. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions, nor did the student pilot report any.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:35 EST
Nearest AirportOrmond Beach Municipal Airport (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length3704 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN882TC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPhoenix East Aviation
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 23 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 68 F
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC