Accident Details
Date
Friday, July 3, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA162
Location
Lubbock, TX
Event ID
20150707X72048
Coordinates
33.653888, -101.828887
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 during landing which resulted in abnormal runway contact and damage to the firewall.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6326J
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17273864
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
UNKNOWN
Status
Deregistered
City
XXX
State / Zip Code
OK 73125
Country
United States
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