Accident Details
Date
Sunday, May 17, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA077
Location
Wellington, KS
Event ID
20150518X63512
Coordinates
37.328887, -97.388336
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 and loss of control which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8634U
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15077964
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
LONG EARL V III DBA
Address
2558 S KESSLER
Status
Deregistered
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
KS 67217
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot reported that about 6 inches off the ground he initiated a go-around and the airplane yawed to the left. He stated that he landed nose wheel first "hard" off the runway, the airplane slid forward and the airplane's nose wheel impacted the edge of the concrete taxiway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA15CA077