Probable cause
The pilot's improper approach and descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.
NTSB 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.
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Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR20CA209 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 8, 2020
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Lubbock, Texas
- Nearest airport
- Lubbock Preston Smith Intl (LBB)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 172
- N-number
- N92356
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1973
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Instructional
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