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http://registry.faa.gov/N2138W
Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board
Location: Trenton, NJ
Accident Number: GAA18CA045
Date & Time: 11/09/2017, 1200 EST
Registration: N2138W
Aircraft: CESSNA 172
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Hard landing
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Instructional
According to the student pilot, during a solo flight, he stayed in the pattern and performed takeoffs and landings.
During the third landing, the airplane was high, and his approach angle was steep. He reported that he reduced the power and trimmed the airplane for landing. During the touchdown, the airplane bounced twice, and the propeller struck the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the cabin floor.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Pilot Information
Certificate: Student
Age: 21, Male
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: Unknown
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 08/15/2017
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: (Estimated) 30 hours (Total, all aircraft), 30 hours (Total, this make and model), 0.2 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Manufacturer: CESSNA
Registration: N2138W
Model/Series: 172 S
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2003
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 172S9561
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 10/17/2017, 100 Hour
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2300 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 4734 Hours
Engine Manufacturer: LYCOMING
ELT: C91 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: IO-360-L2A
Registered Owner: CHRISTIANSEN AVIATION INC
Rated Power: 180 hp
Operator: CHRISTIANSEN AVIATION INC
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KTTN, 213 ft msl
Observation Time: 1653 UTC
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Direction from Accident Site: 279°
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Temperature/Dew Point: 13°C / 6°C
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 3900 ft agl
Visibility: 10 Miles
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: Light and Variable, Variable
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting: 30.11 inches Hg
Visibility (RVV):
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Trenton, NJ (TTN)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Trenton, NJ (TTN)
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: EST
Type of Airspace: Class D
Airport Information
Airport: TRENTON MERCER (TTN)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 212 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 24
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 6006 ft / 150 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop; Traffic Pattern
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 40.276667, -74.813333 (est)
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