Summary
On July 19, 1996, a Cessna 172M (N9731V) was involved in an incident near Tremont City, OH. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The student pilot's misjudged flare which resulted in a hard landing.
On July 18, 1996, at 2015 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172M, N9731V, operated as a solo instructional flight, sustained substantial damage during a hard landing at Mad River Airport, in Tremont City, Ohio. The student pilot, the sole occupant, reported no injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The local flight operated under 14 CFR Part 91, and originated from Tremont City, Ohio, at 1950.
The student pilot reported that she completed one landing successfully. She stated that on the second landing, "...As I approached the runway, using nearly full flaps and at the correct airspeed, I began the flare at what I considered to be the appropriate time.
This incident is documented in NTSB report IAD96LA119. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9731V.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the student pilot's misjudged flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On July 18, 1996, at 2015 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172M, N9731V, operated as a solo instructional flight, sustained substantial damage during a hard landing at Mad River Airport, in Tremont City, Ohio. The student pilot, the sole occupant, reported no injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The local flight operated under 14 CFR Part 91, and originated from Tremont City, Ohio, at 1950.
The student pilot reported that she completed one landing successfully. She stated that on the second landing, "...As I approached the runway, using nearly full flaps and at the correct airspeed, I began the flare at what I considered to be the appropriate time. Instead of settling to the surface, the airplane ballooned and I increased back pressure, causing a rapid drop of the aircraft...." The airplane touched down hard on the grass runway, the nosegear collapsed, and the airplane nosed over.
The student pilot indicated that there was no preimpact mechanical malfunction. The student pilot reported that she had 19.8 hours total flight experience, including 16.6 hours in the accident make and model airplane. She indicated that she had 2.5 hours total flight time as pilot-in-command.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# IAD96LA119