Summary
On May 28, 2015, a Cessna 172R (N984WU) was involved in an incident near Beaver Falls, PA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane attitude control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing.
The student pilot reported that upon the conclusion of his cross-country solo flight, the airplane landed hard and the nose wheel tire lost pressure. A post-accident inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall.
The student pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA15CA119. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N984WU.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane attitude control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The student pilot reported that upon the conclusion of his cross-country solo flight, the airplane landed hard and the nose wheel tire lost pressure. A post-accident inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall.
The student pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA15CA119