N12152

Substantial
Minor

Cessna 172SS/N: 12152

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 5, 2007
NTSB Number
NYC07CA111
Location
Montgomery, NY
Event ID
20070616X00741
Coordinates
41.509998, -74.264724
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper flare while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N12152
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
12152
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
172SC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WAGMOR LLC
Address
126 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
WEST MILFORD
State / Zip Code
NJ 07480-4603
Country
United States

Analysis

The 41-hour student pilot of the Cessna 172 reported that he was practicing touch and go landings during the solo flight. During the second landing attempt, the airplane "ballooned" and "turned to the left," then departed the runway and impacted the grass apron. The pilot reported that he lost consciousness during the accident, and could not recall the impact or the exact moment the airplane began the left turn. A review of the student pilot's logbook by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the student pilot had only flown three times in the 4 months prior to the accident, and had not flown with an instructor in over 30 days.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC07CA111