Accident Details
Date
Friday, July 14, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA419
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Event ID
20170719X53151
Coordinates
32.816665, -97.360000
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 bounced landing and a propeller strike.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
DGF & ASSOCIATES INC
Address
1120 CROSS BND
City
IRVING
State / Zip Code
TX 75061-6133
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot reported that, during the final landing of his solo flight, the airplane bounced and he attempted to correct, but the propeller struck the ground. Subsequently, he stopped the airplane and was towed back to the ramp.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane 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# GAA17CA419