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April 25, 2022 · Cessna 172R · N9572W
Redding, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 25, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Redding, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 172R (1998)
Tail Number
N9572W
Operator
Iasco Flight Training
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR22LA167
The solo student pilot of the airplane reported that, during the landing flare, he pulled back on the control yoke too fast causing the airplane to momentarily climb. While correcting, the airplane touched down and bounced several times on the runway resulting in substantial damage to the forward fuselage. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Identification/recognition-Student/instructed pilot
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot of the airplane reported that, during the landing flare, he pulled back on the control yoke too fast causing the airplane to momentarily climb. While correcting, the airplane touched down and bounced several times on the runway resulting in substantial damage to the forward fuselage. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:39 PDT
Nearest AirportRedding Municipal Airport (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length7003 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172R
Tail NumberN9572W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorIasco Flight Training
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 23 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 F
Altimeter29.91 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC