Accident Details
Date
Monday, November 9, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA16CA047
Location
Miami, FL
Event ID
20151116X15738
Coordinates
25.653055, -80.431945
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 flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N97277
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17276172
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ELIDE LEASING INC
Address
8241 SW 32 TER
Status
Deregistered
City
MIAMI
State / Zip Code
FL 33155
Country
United States
Analysis
The solo student pilot reported that during the landing flare, she "missed a little bit of flare and did a flat landing." She reported that the landing didn't really feel hard, and taxied back to the ramp. A post flight inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall and fuselage.
The student pilot reported there were 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# GAA16CA047