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June 12, 2020 · Cessna 172 N · N738VY
Reedsburg, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 12, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Reedsburg, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 172 N (1978)
Tail Number
N738VY
Operator
Rpm Aero
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20CA257
The student pilot was conducting his third solo flight. He took off for a short local flight and subsequently returned to the departure airport to land. During the final approach, the student pilot stated he set 30° of flaps and was "carrying a little more airspeed than he likely should have." As he leveled out over the runway, the nose dropped before he began to flare, and the airplane began to porpoise. After three hard bounces, he was able to settle the airplane onto the runway. He taxied the airplane back to the hangar and noticed that the airplane had sustained substantial damage to the firewall and forward fuselage. The student pilot reported there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precludded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The student pilot was conducting his third solo flight. He took off for a short local flight and subsequently returned to the departure airport to land. During the final approach, the student pilot stated he set 30° of flaps and was "carrying a little more airspeed than he likely should have." As he leveled out over the runway, the nose dropped before he began to flare, and the airplane began to porpoise. After three hard bounces, he was able to settle the airplane onto the runway. He taxied the airplane back to the hangar and noticed that the airplane had sustained substantial damage to the firewall and forward fuselage. The student pilot reported there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precludded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 CDT
Nearest AirportReedsburg Muni (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length4840 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 N
Tail NumberN738VY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRpm Aero
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 15 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Observation Time20:55
Weather SourceWFAC