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September 22, 2023 · Cessna 172S NO Series · N391SP
Midland, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 22, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Midland, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172S NO Series (1999)
Tail Number
N391SP
Operator
Floris Flight Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA421
The student pilot reported, that during the landing flare, the airplane floated down the runway. He attempted to settle the airplane softly onto the runway, but the airplane bounced twice and came to rest in the dirt on the side of the runway. A post-accident examination revealed that the nose landing gear folded forward, which resulted in substantial damage to the tunnel structure. The student pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and the nose landing gear collapse.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported, that during the landing flare, the airplane floated down the runway. He attempted to settle the airplane softly onto the runway, but the airplane bounced twice and came to rest in the dirt on the side of the runway. A post-accident examination revealed that the nose landing gear folded forward, which resulted in substantial damage to the tunnel structure. The student pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 CDT
Nearest AirportMidland Airpark (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length3977 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172S NO Series
Tail NumberN391SP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFloris Flight Services
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 38 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time07:35
Weather SourceWFAC