On March 3, 2008, a Cessna 172N operated by Yelow Jacket Flying Club, Incorporated was involved in an aviation accident near Centre, AL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper landing flare, resulting in a hard landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A student pilot experienced a hard landing during his first solo cross-country flight to Centre Municipal Airport, Alabama, resulting in a flat nose tire and damage to the firewall and engine mounts.
Incident Overview
A student pilot reported that his first solo cross-country flight ended with a hard landing at Centre Municipal Airport in Centre, Alabama. According to his account, the airplane touched down firmly, bounced twice, and then settled on the runway. After stopping the engine and exiting the aircraft, he noticed the nose tire was flat.
Post-Landing Inspection
An FAA inspector subsequently examined the airplane. The inspection revealed that the firewall and engine mounts were buckled. No other damage was documented in the report.
Pilot Statement
The student pilot provided a statement describing the sequence of events. No additional factors or conclusions were specified in the source.
Contributing factors
Incorrect use/operation
Related events
Same aircraft family
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23 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172
18 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172
16 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172M (CK Aviation LLC)
9 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172
8 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172N
7 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172N (Tin Cup Investments INC)
24 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172M
21 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172P (Vascular Wings LLC)
18 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172L (Ocala Aviation Services INC)
16 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172L (Foothill Aircraft Sales and Service Inc.)
9 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172N (Kimber 123 Holdings LLC)
What happened in the 3 Mar 2008 Cessna 172N accident near Centre, AL?
A student pilot experienced a hard landing during his first solo cross-country flight to Centre Municipal Airport, Alabama, resulting in a flat nose tire and damage to the firewall and engine mounts.
Were there any fatalities in the 3 Mar 2008 Cessna 172N accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 3 Mar 2008 involved a Cessna 172N, operated by Yelow Jacket Flying Club, Incorporated, at Centre, AL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's improper landing flare, resulting in a hard landing.
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