Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA16CA187

Scottsdale, AZ, USA

Aircraft #1

N6023V

CESSNA 172

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The solo student pilot reported that the airplane bounced after touched down, then veered off the runway to the left and came to a stop in gravel. A postaccident exam revealed substantial damage to the firewall. According to the student pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The failure of the student pilot to maintain pitch control while landing, which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and runway excursion.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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