Accident Details
Date
Thursday, May 28, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA119
Location
Beaver Falls, PA
Event ID
20150611X72534
Coordinates
40.772499, -80.391387
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 failure to maintain airplane attitude control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MOORE AVIATION INC
Address
7 PIPER ST STE 2
City
BEAVER FALLS
State / Zip Code
PA 15010-1043
Country
United States
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