Accident Details
Date
Thursday, February 14, 2008
NTSB Number
NYC08CA103
Location
Gainesville, FL
Event ID
20080322X00365
Coordinates
29.694444, -82.275001
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper flare.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
FLIGHT SCHOOL OF GWINNETT INC
Address
800 AIRPORT RD STE 101
City
LAWRENCEVILLE
State / Zip Code
GA 30046-4411
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the student pilot of the Cessna 172P, he was conducting a solo cross-country flight. After entering the airport traffic pattern on the downwind leg, he configured the airplane for landing and reduced the engine power to idle on the final leg of the approach. During the landing, the airplane "porpoised and landed hard" resulting in damage to the nose landing gear, propeller, and firewall. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC08CA103