On May 5, 2007, a Cessna 172S (registration N12152) was involved in an aviation accident near Montgomery, NY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper flare while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with terrain. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A 41-hour student pilot lost consciousness during a solo touch and go landing in a Cessna 172, causing the aircraft to balloon, turn left, and depart the runway onto a grass apron.
Accident Summary
A student pilot with 41 hours of flight time was conducting solo touch and go landings in a Cessna 172. During the second landing attempt, the airplane "ballooned" and "turned to the left," then departed the runway and impacted the grass apron. The pilot reported losing consciousness during the accident and could not recall the impact or the exact moment the left turn began.
Pilot Background
A review of the student pilot's logbook by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the pilot had flown only three times in the four months preceding the accident and had not flown with an instructor in over 30 days.
What happened in the 5 May 2007 Cessna 172S accident near Montgomery, NY?
A 41-hour student pilot lost consciousness during a solo touch and go landing in a Cessna 172, causing the aircraft to balloon, turn left, and depart the runway onto a grass apron.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 5 May 2007 involved a Cessna 172S, registration N12152, at Montgomery, NY.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's improper flare while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with terrain.
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