Aviation Accident Summary WPR20CA209

Lubbock, TX, USA

Aircraft #1

N92356

Cessna 172

Analysis

The solo student pilot reported that during landing, the airplane landed hard. The pilot subsequently taxied the airplane to the ramp without further incident. The forward fuselage, aft of the firewall was substantially damaged.  The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.   .

Factual Information

The solo student pilot reported that during landing, the airplane landed hard. The pilot subsequently taxied the airplane to the ramp without further incident. The forward fuselage, aft of the firewall was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper approach and descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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