On May 20, 2005, a Cessna 172R (registration N864CP) operated by Phoenix East Aviation Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Daytona Beach, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's improper landing flare and the CFI's inadequate supervision resulting in a hard landing and damage to the airplane. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A student pilot on his second supervised solo flight experienced a hard landing and porpoising, causing buckled floorboard and firewall. No mechanical failures were reported.
The Incident
A student pilot was conducting his second supervised solo flight under the observation of a flight instructor. During the first landing attempt, the airplane impacted the runway hard and subsequently porpoised. The instructor and student both observed the event.
Examination
After the landing, an inspection of the airplane revealed that the floorboard and firewall had buckled as a result of the hard impact. No other damage was noted.
Statements
Both the flight instructor and the student stated that prior to the accident, there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane or any of its systems. The cause of the hard landing was not attributed to any technical issue.
What happened in the 20 May 2005 Cessna 172R accident near Daytona Beach, FL?
A student pilot on his second supervised solo flight experienced a hard landing and porpoising, causing buckled floorboard and firewall. No mechanical failures were reported.
Were there any fatalities in the 20 May 2005 Cessna 172R accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 20 May 2005 involved a Cessna 172R, registration N864CP, operated by Phoenix East Aviation Inc., at Daytona Beach, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilot's improper landing flare and the CFI's inadequate supervision resulting in a hard landing and damage to the airplane.
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