Accident Details
Date
Friday, December 21, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN13CA112
Location
Eveleth, MN
Event ID
20121226X21520
Coordinates
47.424999, -92.498054
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard nosewheel landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
N9660H LLC
Address
PO BOX 1274
City
POTTSBORO
State / Zip Code
TX 75076-1274
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot planned on practicing a takeoff and landing, before departing on a short solo flight. The student pilot reported that the approach was normal, but during the landing, the airplane’s nosewheel touched the runway first. The airplane bounced a couple times before the student pilot brought the airplane to a stop. Post flight examination of the airplane revealed that the nosewheel landing gear was compressed, the propeller bent, and the firewall had sustained substantial damage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13CA112