Summary
On July 03, 2015, a Cessna 172N (N6326J) was involved in an incident near Lubbock, TX. 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 improper flare during landing which resulted in abnormal runway contact and damage to the firewall.
The solo student pilot reported that the airspeed was too fast during the landing flare. The airplane bounced on the nose wheel landing gear twice and the nose wheel lost air pressure. A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall.
The pilot reported he should have gone around after the first bounce.
The student pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA15CA162. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6326J.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot's improper flare during landing which resulted in abnormal runway contact and damage to the firewall.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The solo student pilot reported that the airspeed was too fast during the landing flare. The airplane bounced on the nose wheel landing gear twice and the nose wheel lost air pressure. A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall.
The pilot reported he should have gone around after the first bounce.
The student pilot reported no preimpact 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# GAA15CA162