Accident Details
Date
Thursday, October 30, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN15CA037
Location
Hinckley, IL
Event ID
20141103X32740
Coordinates
41.773612, -88.705558
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 relaxing of elevator back pressure during the landing roll that induced a porpoise, loss of control, and collapsing of the nose wheel.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N165JA
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
16200007
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
903 OREILLY ST
Status
Deregistered
City
PRESIDIO
State / Zip Code
TX 79845
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the operator's accident report, this was the student pilot's first solo flight. The landing approach was "long and stable" and the airplane touched down. During the landing roll, the airplane became airborne. The nose wheel touched down and the airplane bounced back in the air. On the third touchdown, the nose wheel collapsed and the airplane skidded to a halt on the runway's centerline.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN15CA037