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July 9, 2020 · Cessna 172 R · N722SA
Auburn, ME
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 9, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Auburn, ME
Aircraft
Cessna 172 R (1997)
Tail Number
N722SA
Operator
L-A Pilots Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA20CA250
The solo student pilot reported that, during the landing flare, the airplane floated, and she believed that she intuitively released back pressure to get the airplane to land. Subsequently, the nose landing gear impacted the runway first and collapsed, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and firewall. The student pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing on the nosegear and nosegear collapse.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that, during the landing flare, the airplane floated, and she believed that she intuitively released back pressure to get the airplane to land. Subsequently, the nose landing gear impacted the runway first and collapsed, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and firewall. The student pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportAuburn/Lewiston Muni (0nm NNW)
Runway04
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 R
Tail NumberN722SA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorL-A Pilots Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:56
Weather SourceWFAC