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June 17, 2023 · Piper PA-28-181 · N28034
Mesa, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mesa, AZ
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181 (2020)
Tail Number
N28034
Operator
Cae Oxford Aviation Academy Phoenix
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR23LA238
The flight school reported that the student pilot was conducting his second solo flight. In the landing flare the student pilot floated and began porpoising; hitting the nose wheel several times and striking the prop on the runway. The nosewheel collapsed sustaining substantial damage to the engine mount. There were no preaccident malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Pitch control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The flight school reported that the student pilot was conducting his second solo flight. In the landing flare the student pilot floated and began porpoising; hitting the nose wheel several times and striking the prop on the runway. The nosewheel collapsed sustaining substantial damage to the engine mount. There were no preaccident malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:13 MST
Nearest AirportFalcon Field Airport (0nm N)
Runway22L
Runway Length5100 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-181
Tail NumberN28034
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCae Oxford Aviation Academy Phoenix
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-B4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 19 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 4 C
Altimeter29.74 inHg
Observation Time16:54
Weather SourceWFAC