Accident Details
Date
Thursday, June 25, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA140
Location
Traverse City, MI
Event ID
20150629X94923
Coordinates
44.743057, -85.587776
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 pitch control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
Address
1701 E FRONT ST
City
TRAVERSE CITY
State / Zip Code
MI 49686-3016
Country
United States
Analysis
In a written statement provided by the flight instructor, the solo student pilot porpoised during the landing, came to a full stop, and taxied to the ramp. A post-flight inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall, the underside of the fuselage, and the floor under the rudder pedals.
The flight instructor reported 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# GAA15CA140