N947SP

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172SS/N: 172S8142

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA289
Location
Ankeny, IA
Event ID
20130520X72853
Coordinates
41.691112, -93.566390
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 flare which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N947SP
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S8142
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1999
Model / ICAO
172SC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BEEGLES AIRCRAFT SERVICE INC
Address
635 AIRPORT ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
GREELEY
State / Zip Code
CO 80631
Country
United States

Analysis

During the second landing of the student pilot’s first solo flight, the airplane landed flat and bounced three to four times. The student pilot taxied off the runway and determined that the airplane appeared to be operating properly. The student pilot flew one more takeoff and landing which were uneventful. The postflight inspection of the airplane revealed that one propeller blade tip was bent aft and the firewall was buckled. The student pilot reported that there was no malfunction or system failure of the airplane before the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13CA289