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September 13, 2023 · Cessna 172S · N529ER
West Bend, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 13, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
West Bend, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 172S (2002)
Tail Number
N529ER
Operator
Pilotsmith
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA430
The student pilot reported that he was conducting a solo cross-country flight and while landing, the nose wheel of the airplane contacted the runway surface hard. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the forward fuselage, firewall, and floorboard areas. The student pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunction/failure of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. In the recommendation section of his submitted NTSB form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report, he noted the need to watch [air]speed on landing, control the descent, and avoid pushing down on the yoke.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that he was conducting a solo cross-country flight and while landing, the nose wheel of the airplane contacted the runway surface hard. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the forward fuselage, firewall, and floorboard areas. The student pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunction/failure of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. In the recommendation section of his submitted NTSB form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report, he noted the need to watch [air]speed on landing, control the descent, and avoid pushing down on the yoke.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:46 CDT
Nearest AirportWest Bend Muni (0nm NW)
Runway31
Runway Length4494 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN529ER
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPilotsmith
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 55 F
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time10:15
Weather SourceWFAC