Summary
On November 08, 2016, a Cessna 172 (N2272C) was involved in an incident near Sarasota, FL. 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 landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA17CA065. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2272C.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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