Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA18CA046
Location
Columbus, OH
Event ID
20171115X14957
Coordinates
40.077777, -83.068054
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 porpoise.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2015
Model / ICAO
172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Address
2160 WEST CASE RD
City
COLUMBUS
State / Zip Code
OH 43235-2539
Country
United States
Analysis
The solo student pilot reported that, during a touch-and-go landing, he landed flat. He added that the airplane porpoised and he heard a "thump". The student pilot performed a go-around, entered the traffic pattern, and landed without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
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# GAA18CA046