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29 Jun 2016: CESSNA 172 R — Frederick Flight Center — Frederick, MD

Frederick, MD, United States

On 29 Jun 2016, a CESSNA 172 R operated by Frederick Flight Center was involved in an aviation accident near Frederick, MD. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the touch down resulting in a bounced landing, subsequent hard landing and substantial damage to the firewall. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 15 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 1778583330Data APIEditorial standards

A student pilot landed a tricycle gear airplane, bounced, then the nose gear struck the ground hard, causing substantial firewall damage. No mechanical issues were reported.

History of Flight

The student pilot of a tricycle landing gear-equipped airplane reported executing a normal approach to an asphalt runway. During touchdown on the main landing gear, the airplane bounced. When the airplane settled back to the runway after the bounce, the nose gear contacted the ground with significant force.

After the landing, the student pilot taxied the airplane to the ramp as directed by the control tower and shut down the engine. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies during the flight that would have prevented normal operations.

Damage

A post-flight examination conducted by the flight school revealed substantial damage to the airplane's firewall.

Probable Cause

The source does not provide a stated probable cause.

Contributing factors

Pitch control — Not attained/maintainedLanding flare — Not attained/maintainedStudent/instructed pilot

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