On November 14, 2017, a TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172 S operated by OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY AIRPORT was involved in an aviation accident near Columbus, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A solo student pilot reported porpoising and a thump during a touch-and-go landing, resulting in substantial fuselage damage. He performed a go-around and landed safely.
Incident Overview
A solo student pilot reported experiencing a hard landing during a touch-and-go maneuver. According to the pilot's account, the airplane landed flat, prompting a porpoising motion. He subsequently heard a "thump" and executed a go-around. The pilot re-entered the traffic pattern and completed a normal landing without further incident.
Damage Assessment
Post-landing inspection revealed substantial damage to the fuselage of the airplane.
Mechanical Status
The student pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Contributing factors
Landing flare — Not attained/maintainedStudent/instructed pilot
Related events
Same aircraft family
7 Aug 2026 — TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S (Atp Aircraft)
22 Jun 2026 — TEXTRON AVIATION INC 208B (Wright Air Service, Inc)
What happened in the 14 Nov 2017 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172 S accident near Columbus, OH?
A solo student pilot reported porpoising and a thump during a touch-and-go landing, resulting in substantial fuselage damage. He performed a go-around and landed safely.
Were there any fatalities in the 14 Nov 2017 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172 S accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 Nov 2017 involved a TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172 S, operated by OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY AIRPORT, at Columbus, OH.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise.
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