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April 3, 2021 · Cessna 172 B · N7616X
Sand Point, ID
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 3, 2021
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Sand Point, ID
Aircraft
Cessna 172 B (1960)
Tail Number
N7616X
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA153
The student pilot reported that he was flying his first solo flight and had just performed an uneventful touch-and-go landing. During the second landing flare, the airplane floated along the runway, then landed hard. The airplane then veered left, departed the runway, and nosed over in the adjacent grass area. The fuselage was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no 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, loss of directional control and subsequent nose over.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that he was flying his first solo flight and had just performed an uneventful touch-and-go landing. During the second landing flare, the airplane floated along the runway, then landed hard. The airplane then veered left, departed the runway, and nosed over in the adjacent grass area. The fuselage was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:22 PDT
Nearest AirportSandpoint (0.5nm E)
Runway02/2
Runway Length5501 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 B
Tail NumberN7616X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-300B · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · First Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 32 C
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time11:15
Weather SourceWFAC