Accident Details
Date
Friday, July 28, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA455
Location
McKinney, TX
Event ID
20170801X02259
Coordinates
33.181110, -96.588607
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 bounced landing and the collapse of the nose landing gear.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6368K
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15077669
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
DALLAS TEXINS ASSOC INC DBA
Address
PO BOX 831311
Status
Deregistered
City
RICHARDSON
State / Zip Code
TX 75083-1311
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane bounced. She added that, upon the second touchdown, the airplane landed on the nose landing gear and it collapsed.
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# GAA17CA455