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May 8, 2024 · Cessna 172P · N65065

Anchorage, AK

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 8, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 172P (1982)
Tail Number
N65065
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC24LA031

The student pilot reported that he was practicing stop-and-go landings. During the accident landing, just before touchdown, he said he felt the tail of the airplane lift, which pitched the nose of the airplane down. As the airplane touched down, he saw the propeller strike the runway, and then the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. A review of archived airport surveillance video captured the airplane as it touchdown on the runway, it then veered to the left at which time the right wing tip strikes the ground. The airplane ground looped and subsequently nosed over and came to rest inverted on the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the rudder and both wings. The student pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Personnel issues-Experience/knowledge-Experience/qualifications-Total experience w/ equipment-Student/instructed pilot

Full Narrative

The student pilot reported that he was practicing stop-and-go landings. During the accident landing, just before touchdown, he said he felt the tail of the airplane lift, which pitched the nose of the airplane down. As the airplane touched down, he saw the propeller strike the runway, and then the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. A review of archived airport surveillance video captured the airplane as it touchdown on the runway, it then veered to the left at which time the right wing tip strikes the ground. The airplane ground looped and subsequently nosed over and came to rest inverted on the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the rudder and both wings. The student pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportMerrill Field (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN65065
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 D2J · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 F / 30 F
Altimeter29.63 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data