Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA17CA065
Location
Sarasota, FL
Event ID
20161115X33744
Coordinates
27.390832, -82.556945
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 landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BARTOW MUNICIPAL AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Address
5993 AIRPORT BLVD
City
BARTOW
State / Zip Code
FL 33830
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot reported that during his 3rd solo flight he "had a hard landing". He further reported that he aborted the landing, landed again, and taxied to the ramp without further incident. After shutting the airplane down, he noticed that the propeller and nose landing gear were damaged.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA17CA065