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April 6, 2022 · Cessna 172RG NO Series · N9440D
Waterville, ME
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 6, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Waterville, ME
Aircraft
Cessna 172RG NO Series (1984)
Tail Number
N9440D
Operator
Airlink Flight School
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA183
The solo student pilot reported that following performing maneuvers in the local area he returned to the airport to complete touch-and-go landings. He had completed four landings and remained in the pattern for his fifth landing, in which he planned to do a soft field landing. Upon touchdown, the pilot described that a “hard bounce” sent the airplane back into the air. When the airplane touched down again, the nose landing gear collapsed and the airplane skidded to a stop on the runway. The fuselage and rudder sustained substantial damage. The student pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s incorrect landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing and nose landing gear collapse.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that following performing maneuvers in the local area he returned to the airport to complete touch-and-go landings. He had completed four landings and remained in the pattern for his fifth landing, in which he planned to do a soft field landing. Upon touchdown, the pilot described that a “hard bounce” sent the airplane back into the air. When the airplane touched down again, the nose landing gear collapsed and the airplane skidded to a stop on the runway. The fuselage and rudder sustained substantial damage. The student pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:05 EDT
Nearest AirportWaterville Robert Lafleur Airp (0nm N)
Runway05-2
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172RG NO Series
Tail NumberN9440D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAirlink Flight School
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-F1AG · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 F / 18 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time09:56
Weather SourceWFAC