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June 16, 2024 · Cessna 172 SP · N92970
Elizabeth City, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Elizabeth City, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 172 SP (2011)
Tail Number
N92970
Operator
Elizabeth City State University
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA319
The pilot reported that when attempting to land she entered ground effect and flared too early. The airplane began to float, then touched down hard and bounced. The pilot subsequently overcorrected and struck the tail before the airplane bounced again landing hard on the nose landing gear. After the second bounce the pilot aborted the landing and returned for a subsequent uneventful landing. Examination of the airplane following the accident revealed that the airplane’s fuselage was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that when attempting to land she entered ground effect and flared too early. The airplane began to float, then touched down hard and bounced. The pilot subsequently overcorrected and struck the tail before the airplane bounced again landing hard on the nose landing gear. After the second bounce the pilot aborted the landing and returned for a subsequent uneventful landing. Examination of the airplane following the accident revealed that the airplane’s fuselage was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 EDT
Nearest AirportElizabeth City Cg Air Station/ (0.2nm NNE)
Runway28
Runway Length7219 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 SP
Tail NumberN92970
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorElizabeth City State University
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 18 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 F
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Observation Time11:54
Weather SourceWFAC