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February 8, 2021 · Cessna 172 S · N841SP
Orange, VA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 8, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Orange, VA
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S (2001)
Tail Number
N841SP
Operator
Randolph Macon Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA128
The solo student pilot reported that during landing while on a cross country flight, the airplane was high and fast on final approach. The approach was continued and after the first touchdown the airplane “ballooned back up only to porpoise.” After the multiple touchdowns, the student pilot was able to stop the airplane near the midpoint of the runway, where the airplane was shut down and towed to the ramp. Examination of the airplane revealed that the bounced landing resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that during landing while on a cross country flight, the airplane was high and fast on final approach. The approach was continued and after the first touchdown the airplane “ballooned back up only to porpoise.” After the multiple touchdowns, the student pilot was able to stop the airplane near the midpoint of the runway, where the airplane was shut down and towed to the ramp. Examination of the airplane revealed that the bounced landing resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 EST
Nearest AirportOrange County (0nm S)
Runway08/2
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN841SP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRandolph Macon Academy
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 22 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 F / 12 F
Altimeter30.45 inHg
Observation Time11:15
Weather SourceWFAC